Odisha orangutan rescue: Trafficking network under scanner | Above the Fold | 9 Sept 2026

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Five baby orangutans rescued from a plantation in Odisha’s Balasore district have triggered an investigation into possible illegal wildlife trafficking. The Forest Department suspects a “botched-up transit operation”, while the Special Task Force and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are probing the case. What does this incident reveal about the illegal trade in exotic wildlife? Also in focus: Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka and new defence agreements between the two countries, the arrest of a PG operator after the deadly Delhi building collapse, the DMK’s statewide protests against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and the Supreme Court questioning a notice issued to a student over the NEET-UG protests. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #odisha #srilanka #geopolitics Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehin

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