Leopard Claws Seized from Scooter in Himachal's Bilaspur; Woman Booked

• Eight leopard claws recovered from a scooter driven by a woman during a traffic check in Barmana, Bilaspur.
• The seizure occurred Wednesday evening at ACC Chowk by Barmana police during a routine inspection.
• Claws, along with brown hair and skin, were found in an envelope in the scooter's front storage compartment.
• Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) Mandi confirmed the items were indeed leopard claws.
• A case has been registered against the woman under the Wildlife Protection Act; investigation ongoing into the source and potential smuggling network.