Illegal Trade
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Hyderabad: Nearly 1,000 litres of illegally collected animal blood seized in Kacheguda raid | Video
Hyderabad | Jan 08, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTHyderabad shocker: Probe officers disclosed that the blood was being supplied to a firm in Haryana, but its precise purpose stays unclear. Authorities suspect involvement in clinical trials or illicit medical studies, potentially employing the animal blood as an inexpensive alternative for testing.
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Codeine cough syrup: UP STF arrests two suspects in illegal trade, probe uncovers extensive racket
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 11, 2025, 04:04 PM ISTCodeine cough syrup case: Over 128 FIRs have been filed against numerous establishments and individuals involved in this illegal pharmaceutical operation, marking the most extensive government crackdown on such illicit activities ever conducted in Uttar Pradesh.
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Assam Minister sets 15 days deadline to stop illegal trade of forest resources
India | Jul 10, 2019, 07:43 AM ISTExpressing serious concern over ongoing illegal trade of forest resources, Assam Forest Minister Parimal Shuklabaidya on Tuesday set a 15-day deadline for officers to end the corrupt practice and put in place a system to plug the revenue loss.
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Celebrating World Environment Day, UN implores action against illegal wildlife trade
World | Jun 05, 2016, 09:56 AM ISTNew Delhi: Rising illegal trade in wildlife products have conservationist worried and the concerns of activists are echoed by United Nations as well. To raise global awareness on wildlife conservation, UN has themed this year’s