Summary
A woman named Yangchen Lachungpa, wanted by Interpol for trafficking tiger body parts, has been arrested in India. She was captured through a cooperative effort between Indian wildlife officials and law enforcement. Lachungpa's arrest is seen as a significant advance against wildlife poaching and trafficking operations.
Key Facts
- Yangchen Lachungpa was arrested in India for trafficking tiger body parts.
- She was on Interpol's most-wanted list.
- Her arrest is part of a joint operation by the Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
- Lachungpa played a major role in smuggling tiger parts out of India.
- She was involved in a trafficking network connected to several countries, including Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.
- Tiger parts are often used in traditional medicine in China.
- Lachungpa had previously been arrested in 2017 but disappeared after being released on bail.
