Interpol Fugitives Arrested in India for Smuggling Tiger Parts

A woman on Interpol’s most wanted list, Yangchen Lachungpa, has been arrested in India for trafficking tiger body parts. Authorities apprehended her following a joint operation by the Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau after she had evaded capture since her 2017 arrest. Her trafficking network reportedly connects several Indian cities with neighboring countries. The illegal trade of tiger parts persists despite international bans, driven by demand for trophies and medicinal uses.

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