West Bengal detains 3 after 5 orangutans abandoned in Balasore
Three people have been detained in West Bengal after five abandoned orangutans were found in Odisha's Balasore district.
Police tracked them down using CCTV footage of a black SUV spotted near the scene around the time the orangutans were abandoned on September 7.
The suspects are now being questioned, but details are being kept under wraps to protect the investigation.
Indonesia seeks orangutans' return
West Bengal Police helped with the search, and officials expect visible progress on the investigation within seven to eight days.
Early findings suggest these orangutans were trafficked internationally.
Indonesia has asked for their return and is waiting on DNA tests to confirm their origin.
Wildlife experts say sending them back is crucial, and Indonesia has offered support to speed up their repatriation through India's CITES authority.
Both countries are closely watching what happens next.