Odisha: STF Seizes Six Illegal Elephant Tusks in Balangir, One Arrested
Balangir: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police today seized six illegal elephant tusks near Malpada in Balangir district and arrested one wildlife criminal in this connection. The accused has been identified as Nurin Set, son of Late Dhobal Set of Malpada village under Malpada police limits. On basis of reliable information regarding dealing/possession [...]
Balangir: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police today seized six illegal elephant tusks near Malpada in Balangir district and arrested one wildlife criminal in this connection.
The accused has been identified as Nurin Set, son of Late Dhobal Set of Malpada village under Malpada police limits.
On basis of reliable information regarding dealing/possession of wildlife products, the STF, with the help of Balangir forest officials, raided near Malpada and seized six illegal elephant tusks from the possession of the accused.
The accused person could not produce any authority in support of the possession of such Elephant Tusks, for which he has been detained and handed over to Balangir Forest Officials under Balangir Forest Division for necessary legal action on their end.
Further investigation into the criminal act is underway, the STF stated.
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