Six Sentenced to Three Years for Tiger Poaching in Pench Reserve

• Six individuals received three-year jail sentences for tiger poaching in Maharashtra's Pench Reserve.
• The verdict was delivered by Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Ramtek, VC Vorani on January 30.
• The poaching incident, involving the use of electric current, occurred on January 12, 2023, in the Pawani area of Pench Tiger Reserve.
• The investigation was led by Field Director A Shreelakshmi and Dr Prabhunath Shukla, with Range Forest Officer Jayesh Tayade and Assistant Conservator of Forests Atul Devkar.
• The court examined 10 witnesses, 113 documents, and 37 material exhibits during the proceedings.

Why It Matters: Six poachers jailed for three years in Pench Reserve, sending a strong message for wildlife protection.