India's crackdown on Muslim-run leather units dents exports, hits jobs

[Species]

Then see NGT order and compliant UP govt order to assist tanneries by installing waste management system. Since these tanneries procure animals illegally, they choose to not being part of system altogether to avoid tax and scrutiny.

Do they steal the animal? Or acquire them through extortion?

 

[deep.ocean]

Do they steal the animal? Or acquire them through extortion?

They can do anything from stealing to extorting. Never trust Adharmic people.

 

[GodToons]

Do they steal the animal? Or acquire them through extortion?

It could be procuring from person who stole animals. This is big issue due to which villagers kills cattle thief since police was not helping them.