Poacher Arrested in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha
Poacher arrested from Similipal tiger reserve in Odisha
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A poacher was arrested in the Similipal Tiger Reserve located in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, after forest department officers discovered him with a handmade gun and poaching equipment. The individual, a local resident, is now facing charges under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
- 01A poacher was apprehended in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha.
- 02The arrest occurred during a routine patrol by forest officials.
- 03Seized items included a handmade gun, gunpowder, and a dead Indian Hare.
- 04The poacher is a resident of the Kulian area in Mayurbhanj district.
- 05Charges have been filed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
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On April 16, forest department officers arrested a poacher in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, located in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The arrest took place during a routine patrol when officials heard a gunshot and noticed a suspicious light. Upon investigation, they found a handmade gun, 10 grams of gunpowder, a torch, and a dead Indian Hare among other poaching tools. The suspect, who resides in the Kulian area, has been charged under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, which aims to safeguard wildlife and their habitats in India.
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The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to combat poaching and protect wildlife in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, which is critical for biodiversity.
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