In a major success for technology-assisted wildlife protection, AI cameras installed in the Kuldiha forest of Balasore district helped authorities nab two poachers in the act on Monday. The poachers were attempting to hunt in the forest and hide their firearms nearby when the camera captured their activities.

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According to official sources, the Forest Department tracked the AI-recorded footage and arrested the two offenders. During the operation, authorities seized one firearm, a bow and arrow, and several traps used for hunting.

Arrested poachers have been identified as the residents of Jodachua Beat area in the district, Kuldiha forest ranger Subrat Behera informed. This incident highlights the gro

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