A joint operation was conducted by WCCB (NR) and U.P. Forest Dept. on 15th July, 2021, resulting in seizure of 02 Indian Flapshell Turtles with 20 Claws and arrest of three wildlife traffickers from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Flapshell Turtles with 18/20 claws are rare and are in huge demand as ‘Lucky Charm’ due to superstitious belief that they bring 'Good Luck'.