Five elephants killed in train accident in Orissa

Chennai-bound Coromondal Superfast Express hit five elephants in Ganjam district of Orissa on 29 December 2012 night.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Five-elephants-crushed-under-speeding-train-in-Odisha/articleshow/17825032.cms

Mutilated body of a leopard found in Gujarat

A female leopard was found dead with its eyes and limbs removed in Tapi district of Gujarat on 28 December 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-30/flora-fauna/36063178_1_female-leopard-leopard-carcass-wild-cat

Leopard skin seized in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh forest officials seized a leopard skin and arrested five people in Bilaspur district on 30 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/CHH-c-2-145246-NOR.html

Forest department shot dead a leopard in Himachal Pradesh

Hunters authorised by forest department shot dead a leopard in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on 27 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/bilaspur-hp-9985814.html

Leopard skin seized in Dehradun

Uttarakhand police arrested a person with a leopard skin in Dehradun on 26 December 2012.
http://inextlive.jagran.com/Two-arrested-with-leopard-skin---201212260036

Poachers killed a tiger near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Poachers electrocuted a male tiger at Katni forest division, adjoining to Bandhavgarh tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh on 26 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Another-tiger-poached-near-Bandhavgarh-Park/articleshow/17775895.cms

Slender Loris and Jackal skin seized in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu forest officials seized a live slender loris and a jackal skin at Salem district on 22 December 2012 and arrested three persons.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/three-held-for-possessing-loris-jackal-skin/article4230965.ece

Leopard skin seized in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police arrested a person with a leopard skin in Chamoli district on 25 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/chamoli-9976867.html

Rhino horn seized in Assam

Assam police arrested two persons and seized a rhino horn (genuinity not known) in Nagaon district on 25 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-arrestedrhino-horn/99854/

Leopard killed in road accident in Madhya Pradesh

A leopard cub was killed in road accident on 24 December 2012 in Satpura Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Speeding-SUV-kills-leopard-cub-in-Satpura/articleshow/17761093.cms

Great Indian Bustard shot dead in Rajasthan

A critically endangered bird species 'Great indian Bustard' was shot dead by poachers in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan on 20 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Great-Indian-Bustard-killed-in-Jaisalmer-forest-dept-files-FIR/articleshow/17738242.cms

Parakeets seized in Coimbatore

39 parakeets were rescued and a case was registered against a person in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 22 December 2012.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/parakeets-rescued/article4231596.ece

Villagers killed a leopard in West Bengal

Villagers killed a leopard in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on 22 December 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-23/kolkata/35982419_1_villagers-big-cat-foresters

Black buck killed in Haryana

Two poachers were arrested with skin and meat of black buck in Hisar district of Haryana on 21 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/haryana/hisar-9965966.html

Elephant killed and tusks removed in Karnataka

Karnataka forest officials arrested six persons for killing an elephant and later recovered tusks from them in Chamrajnagar district on 20 December 2012.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/299866/6-held-killing-elephant.html

Turtles seized in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh police arrested a person with turtles packed in 15 bags at Kushinagar district on 20 December 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3233721_Man-arrested-with-tortoises-worth-around-Rs-50-lakh

11 peacocks killed and four arrested in Tamil Nadu

Four poachers including a retired ACP were caught red-handed for killing peacocks in Trichy, Tamil Nadu and sent to judicial custory.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Ex-cop-military-man-held-for-poaching-peafowls/articleshow/17700890.cms

Leopard and civet cat killed in road accident

A leopard was killed in road accident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 19 December 2012. In an another case of road accident a civet cat was killed in Mandaal range of Corbett Tiger Reserve.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/299571/leopard-dies-being-hit-motorcycle.html

Captive elephant owner convicted in Delhi

In a case registered in 2007, a Delhi court had recently convicted a person for illegally keeping a female elephant calf without any ownership certificate or transit permit. The court held that the accused acquired the alleged elephant in contravention of provisions of sections 40(2)/42/48A & 49 of the Wildlife Protection Act.

Fisherman arrested for fishing in marine protected area

Orissa forest officials arrested 17 fishermen for illegally fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary on 15 December 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/116494-3-trawlers-seized-17-held-for-illegal-fishing-at-gmatha-.html

Leopard found dead in Chandrapur

A leopard was found dead with canines and claws removed in Central Chanda forest division of Maharashtra on 18 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MH-again-hunted-a-leopard-in-chandrapur-4117970-NOR.html

Chinkara shot dead in Nagaur, Rajasthan

Villagers in Nagaur district of Rajasthan caught three poachers for killing a Chinkara (Indian gazelle) on 18 December 2012.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Nagaur/12192012/city-news/404772

Shop keeper convicted for trading snake skin bags

In an eighteen year old case a Delhi court was recently convicted a shop keeper for illegally trading bags made of cobra and rat snake skins.

Sudden increase of elephant poaching in Assam

A sudden increase of elephant poaching have noticed in Assam, so far this month poaching were reported from Tinsukia, Goalpara, Lakhimpur, Jorhat and Kamrup districts.

Leopard injured in road accident in Assam

A leopard was injured in road accident on 17 December 2012 in Dibrugarh district of Assam.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Leopard-hit-by-vehicle-on-NH-37-injured/articleshow/17658964.cms

Crude bombs seized in Panna Tiger Reserve

In a third instance of less than one month in Panna tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh, 232 crude bombs were seized from poachers on 15 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MP-BPL-232-live-bomb-found-in-panna-tiger-reserve-4115232-NOR.html?HT1a=

115 turtles seized in West Bengal

Government Railway Police seized 115 turtles on 14 December 2012 when smuggled from Varanasi to Kolkata on Doon Express.http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-15/flora-fauna/35836047_1_turtles-doon-express-jute-bag

Rhino killed in Assam

Poachers were strike again in Kaziranga on 16 December 2012, they had managed to shot down a rhino and its horn removed.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/rhino-killed-horn-removed/article4207315.ece

Elephant and wild boar electrocuted in Orissa

An elephant was electrocuted in Ganjam district of Orissa on 14th December night. In an another incident poachers electrocuted a wild boar in the same district on 14 December 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/115978-elephant-electrocuted-in-ganjam.html

Elephant poached in Assam

Carcass of an elephant with tusks removed found in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district on 16 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/mutilated-bodytusker-found/94871/

Two leopard skins seized in Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh police arrested a person with two leopard skins in Allahabad on 14 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Poacher-held-with-leopard-skins-in-city/articleshow/17620067.cms

10 tonnes of red sanders seized in Delhi

Delhi police and DRI seized 10 tonnes of red sanders which are allegedly kept for illegal export to China on 13 December 2012.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/red-sanders-worth-rs-2-cr-seized-from-west-delhi/1045057/

Leopard killed in Himachal Pracesh

A leopard was found dead in a wire trap set by poachers in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on 13 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/kangra-9940572.html

Elephant dies of bullet injuries in Assam

An elephant undergoing treatment for bullet injuries was died yesterday in Assam.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/elephant-succumbs-to-injury-in-kaziranga/93314/

Two fishing cats killed in road accident

Two fishing cats were killed in road accident on 12 December 2012 in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-endangered-fishing-cats-run-over-by-vehicle/92882/

Poachers killed third elephant in Assam

One more elephant was found dead with tusk removed in Jorhat district, Assam on 10 December 2012. This is the third elephant killed by poachers in last one week in Assam.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/elephant-carcass-found-in-assam/article4190549.ece

Leopard killed in road accident in Nashik district

A leopard was killed in road accident at Nashik district of Maharashtra on the night of 8 December 2012.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20121210/2117077.html

Rhino poacher arrested in Assam

A poacher suspected to be involved in killing of a rhino in Orang National Park, Assam on 6 December 2012 was arrested by forest department.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Poacher-nabbed/articleshow/17566357.cms

Jungle cat killed in train accident

An animal suspected to be of a Jungle cat killed in train accident at Ajmer district of Rajasthan on 10 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-OTH-cubs-killed-as-train-hits-coming-4108053-NOR.html

Two tigers found dead in Kaziranga

During the last four days two tigers were found dead in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, Assam, cause of death is said to be infighting.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121210/jsp/northeast/story_16294780.jsp#.UMXIIOTqmIA

Tiger electrocuted and skin removed in Madhya Pradesh

Poachers were electrocuted a tiger and later skinned the animal at Gunghuti range of Umaria forest division in Madhya Pradesh during the weekend. Forest department officials were recovered the skin and arrested five people in this connection so far.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/poachers-electrocute-tiger-madhya-pradesh-umaria-district/1/237014.html

Rhino killed in Orang N.P, Assam

Poachers shot dead a rhino in Orang National Park, Assam on 6 December 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-08/guwahati/35688362_1_female-rhino-orang-national-park-poachers

Spotted deer killed in road accident

One pregnant spotted deer was killed in road accident at Bailpadav range of Terai west forest division of Uttarakhand on 8th December 2012 night.
http://epaper.jagran.com/story1.aspx?id=29834&boxid=71403864&ed_date=10-dec-2012&ed_code=143&ed_page=2

Ivory seized in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police arrested a person with one piece of elephant ivory in Haldwani, Nainital district on 9 December 2012.
http://epaper.jagran.com/story1.aspx?id=29834&boxid=98475096&ed_date=10-dec-2012&ed_code=143&ed_page=2

Elephant poaching in Assam

An elephant was found lying in pain with tusks and tail removed at Goalpara district of Assam on 6 December 2012.
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/elephant-s-tusks-trunk-tail-chopped-off-in-assam-301852

Leopard injured in road accident in Rajasthan

A leopard was found in an injured state along a roadside in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan on 6 December 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3190294_Leopard-injured-in-Rajasthan

35 cranes poisoned in Gujarat

35 demoiselle cranes found dead near Victor Dam in Amreli district of Gujarat on 1 December 2012 were believed to be poisoned.
http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/GUJ-OTC-poisoning-caused-death-of-35-cranes-4103221-NOR.html

Swamp deer killed in Assam

Poachers killed a swamp deer in Jorhat district of Assam on 6 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/royal-stag-deer-hacked-to-death/89320/

46 crude bombs seized in Panna

A poacher was arrested with 46 crude bombs using for killing animals at North Panna forest division of Madhya Pradesh.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Poacher-held-46-crude-grenades-seized/articleshow/17498634.cms

Nilgai shot dead in Haryana

Poachers shot dead a Nilgai (blue bull) in Mahendragarh district of Haryana on 5 December 2012.

Snow leopard skin seized in Dehradun

Special Task Force of Uttarakhand police arrested two persons from Chamoli with a skin of snow leopard today morning in Dehradun.

Turtles seized in Raichur, Karnataka

Approx. 50 turtles were seized from Sindhanur in Raichur district of Karnataka on 4 December 2012.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/296415/turtles-terrapins-seized-raichur-market.html

Two elephants electrocuted in Assam

Two male elephants were electrocuted in a paddy field at Golaghat district, Assam on 4 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Two-jumbos-electrocuted-in-Golaghat/articleshow/17482951.cms

Suspected militants killed a rhino in Kaziranga

Suspected militants killed a rhino in Kaziranga National Park, Assam on 4 December 2012, but they could not take away the horn of the animal. Empty cartridges of AK-47 and .303 rifles along with four live ammunition were found near the rhino carcass.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/296356/rhino-killed-suspected-militants-kaziranga.html

Leopard poachers sentenced to five years imprisonment

CJM Court in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand had convicted two poachers in connection with a case registered by SOG of police on 18 June 2011. One the accused who caught with two leopard skins sentenced to five years imprisonment and Rs 5,000 fine and other accused caught with one leopard skin was sentenced to four years imprisonment and Rs 4,000 fine.
http://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/uttarkashi-9906378.html

Leopard paws and traps seized in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

Maharashtra forest officials seized four leopard paws and traps in Gadchiroli district on 1 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Huge-cache-of-wildlife-remains-seized/articleshow/17472898.cms

Elephant killed in train accident at Darjeeling district

An elephant calf was killed in train accident at Darjeeling district of West Bengal on 2 December 2012.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/west-bengal/elephant-calf-killed-by-speeding-train-in-siliguri_814530.html

Tortoises seized in Uttar Pradesh

586 live tortoises were seized and three persons arrested by police in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh on 1 December 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3176323_Three-held-with-586-live-tortoises

Three peacocks killed in Uttar Pradesh

Poachers killed three peacocks in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh on 30 November 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/bulandshahr-9899742.html

Leopard skin seized in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police arrested two persons with a leopard skin in Banbasa, Champawat district on 1 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-smugglers-heldleopard-skin/86646/

Poaching and seizures of last fortnight

Poachers were managed to kill one leopard each at Ramnagar forest division, Uttarakhand; South Ghumsur division and Chikmagalur district. Punjab police seized two leopard skins and Maharashtra forest department seized 16 assorted claws of tiger and leopard. 

Three leopards electrocuted in Maharashtra

Poachers electrocuted three leopards in Gondia forest division of Maharashtra on 1 December 2012.
http://dailypioneer.com/nation/112826-three-leopards-electrocuted-in-gondia-forest-two-held.html

Tiger shot dead due to pressure of local people in Kerala

In a mockery of wildlife conservation in India, Kerala forest department had shot dead a male tiger in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary on 2 December 2012 by declaring animal as dangerous to human lives due to pressure of local people and politicians. This animal was not attacked any human beings but only killed livestock for its survival. Since last few weeks when the issue of cattle lifting started, even local media and politicians supported the idea of villagers "eliminating the tiger". It's very clear that Kerala govt. was not followed the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) guidelines on Section 11 (1) (a) of Wildlife Protection Act 1972 (Declaring big cats as man eaters).

Please read the guidelines here: http://projecttiger.nic.in/Guideline/Guidelines_%20bigger_catS_%20man.pdf

Sad that this unfortunate incident was occurred in an educated state like Kerala.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/360-todays-newspaper/112853-tiger-shot-dead-for-killing-livestock.html