The Nandurbar Police, along with the forest department officials, on Monday night intercepted a tempo on NH53 in Bedkipada, Nandurbar District, detaining three individuals, including the driver, in suspected wildlife trafficking. Acting on prior intelligence, the officials intercepted the tempo on the Malegaon-Gujarat route, rescuing five foxes and around 240 birds. The accused had hidden cages of wildlife beneath a layer of vegetables to evade police checks.

Rescued parakeets