Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36pm on 09 Sep 2026,Wednesday India Global
Two ring-tailed lemurs stolen from Bangladesh’s Gazipur Safari Park have reportedly been traced to Vantara, Anant Ambani’s wildlife conservation facility in Gujarat, according to investigators cited by Ajker Patrika. Three lemurs were allegedly stolen on March 23, 2025, with photographs shared with prospective Indian buyers. Two Bangladeshi-linked and Indian-based intermediaries allegedly arranged the deal, involving one adult and one juvenile for 1.7 million Bangladeshi Taka. The animals were smuggled into India through the Darshana border and eventually sold for around Rs 4.8 million to an institution associated with Vantara. However, authorities lack microchips, identification numbers and DNA profiles, making scientific confirmation difficult. Investigators are seeking DNA evidence from the remaining juvenile. (PC: The Siasat Daily)
