Maharashtra: Crime Branch Unit 9 rescued an illegally kept crocodile and tortoise from a house in the Juhu area of ​​Mumbai, the capital city. The accused, Imran Sheikh, has been booked under the Wildlife Protection Act.

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Mumbai: A shocking incident has come to light from Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra. According to reports, a crocodile and a turtle were recovered from a house in Juhu. It is alleged that both animals were being kept illegally in the house. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit 9 investigated the matter and rescued the animals. According to reports, a joint team of the Forest Department, Mumbai Crime Branch Unit-9, and the NGO ‘Serp India’ safely rescued the crocodile and the turtle from the house.

Case registered against a man named Imran Sheikh
The joint team conducted the operation on February 3, 2026, at a house located on J.R. Mhatre Marg. The investigation revealed that these animals are included in Schedule-1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, which places them in the protected category. A case has been registered against a 29-year-old man named Imran Sheikh under various sections of this Act for illegally keeping the turtle and the crocodile, and the investigation is ongoing. Officials say that keeping wildlife in this manner poses a threat to the animals, and strict action will be taken against the accused.

What is Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit 9?
Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit 9 is a specialized unit of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. This unit investigates serious crimes, including drug trafficking, illegal arms supply, wildlife violations, and organized crime. Located in Bandra West, this unit conducts raids based on tip-offs and also works in collaboration with other agencies. This unit has worked on several high-profile cases in the past and has busted drug trafficking and organized crime rings. Currently, the agency is in the news for rescuing a crocodile and a turtle in Juhu.