Overview

• Radheshyam Vishnoi, a celebrated conservationist known for protecting the Great Indian Bustard, died in a head-on collision on NH-11 near Lathi in Jaisalmer district.
• The crash, which occurred around 9:30 pm on May 23, 2025, also claimed the lives of Forest Guard Surendra Choudhary, ex-armyman Shyamlal Bishnoi, and Kanwaraj Singh, who managed a gaushala.
• The team was responding to reports of deer poaching when their camper collided with a truck; police are investigating the truck driver’s role and the circumstances of the accident.
• Vishnoi’s conservation efforts included building water reservoirs for desert wildlife, advocating for underground power lines to protect birds, and leading anti-poaching initiatives.
• Tributes have poured in from the Bishnoi community, environmental groups, and state leaders, mourning the loss of four defenders dedicated to wildlife protection.