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10 endangered turtles released into the wild in Sunderbans

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10 endangered turtles released into the wild in Sunderbans

A breeding centre in Sandbans, West Bengal state, released 10 northern soft-shelled turtles, one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle species, into the wild for the first time on Wednesday.

Forest officials say the 10 sea turtles (Batagur baska) have been fitted with GPS transmitters, allowing experts to track them and learn about their habitat and habitat.

S Jones Justin, deputy director of Sunderban Tiger Reserve, said: “We released 10 adult tigers in the wild on Wednesday, including seven females and three males, after fitting them with GPS transmitters.

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Although the species was once widespread in mangroves and estuaries in West Bengal and Odisha, overfishing has led to its rapid decline. It is believed that only a handful of people may now be living in the wild in Sandbans, the world’s largest mangrove delta.

In 2009, protected area authorities and the Turtle Survival Alliance started a breeding program in Sajnekhali. Three years later, the program came to fruition, with the first hatching of about 33 larvae. As numbers began to grow, in 2017, the population in a single pond was spread across four ponds in the reserve. There were 12 adults and 370 juveniles in the ponds.

“They have been raised in the ponds for nine years. On Wednesday, 10 were released into the wild (in the river) after GPS transmitters were installed. The transmitters will help researchers track the turtles in the vast Sunderban mangrove forest, and generate data that helps their conservation plans,” a forest official said.

The Sunderban mangrove forest, formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, spans over 10,000 square kilometers across India and Bangladesh, 40% of which is located in India. Surrounded by rivers and streams, mangroves are home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species, such as the Royal Bengal tiger and estuarine crocodile. In India, it is limited to the southern tip of West Bengal.

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Recent reports say the world’s largest mangrove delta is losing its dense forest cover. Experts say rising salinity levels and an increasing number of hurricanes are taking their toll on mangrove systems. Mangroves are a green barrier against cyclones, protecting Kolkata from the direct impact of storms originating from the Bay of Bengal.

Complete News source : Hindustan Times

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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