One bug-hunter sentenced to three years in Indian jail, while second walks free

Two scientists found guilty of illegally collecting insects in India were sentenced by a Darjeeling court on Wednesday. Petr Švacha was released by the judge, who cleared the 51-year-old of blame, while Mr Švacha’s colleague Emil Kučera was sentenced to three years in prison. Mr Kučera immediately appealed the verdict. The two entomologists were arrested in the Singalila National Park on June 23 and charged with poaching rare and valuable insects from the reserve.