Ranthambhore146;s most wanted surrenders

After surrendering at former Rajasthan DGP Shantanu Kumar8217;s residence in Jaipur, Jugraj said: 8220;I have killed three tigers. I understand it8217;s a crime and am tired of running away. Given an opportunity, I will protect the forest rest of my life.8221;

Wanted for more than a year, Jugraj belongs to Uliana near Ranthambhore. He was eventually traced and convinced by TigerWatch field officers Dharmendra Khandal and Md Ukil, who accompanied him to Jaipur. TigerWatch, a Ranthambhore-based NGO, assisted Kota police in arresting a gang of poachers last November. Jugraj will be in custody of Sameer Singh, Addl SP Bharatpur CID.

Earlier in the day, referring to an unsigned petition sent to the TCA last week, member-secretary Rajesh Gopal wrote to PCCF RN Mehrotra. 8220;It has been alleged that field officers had prior knowledge of poaching incident, which is quite disturbing, if true. The matter may be looked into at the earliest,8221; the letter stated.

The Sunday Express reported on November 18 how forest officials allegedly ignored the statement of a Moghiya hunter who told officials about the killings.