Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Tiger Poaching

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the poaching of a Bengal tiger, the Chitwan National Park (CNP) announced today.

The suspect, identified as Amrit Neupane of Binaya Triveni Rural Municipality-1 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), was presented during a press conference held by the CNP.

Chief Conservation Officer Ganesh Pant stated that Neupane was apprehended as part of an investigation into tiger poaching activities. Authorities retrieved a photograph of a trapped tiger from Neupane’s mobile phone while analyzing his call records.

A case has been filed against him under the National Park and Wildlife Conservation (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2029. The investigation is ongoing, with officials emphasizing the strict legal measures in place to combat poaching and protect endangered wildlife.