Entomologists released on bail

Two Czech scientists who were detained in north-east India last month for the alleged illegal collecting of rare insects, have been released on bail. Czech officials confirmed their release on Friday. 52-year-old Emil Kučera and Petr Švacha, 51, were detained near India’s Singalila National Park on June 23, for collecting rare insects in the park without official permits. Both men had been in custody since. Czech officials have provided assurances the men will not leave India prior to a court decion. Under Indian law both could face two to seven years in prison. They have denied any wrongdoing.

Author: Jan Velinger