Nagpur, 21 Apr

(HS): The Forest Department officials arrested 12 poachers in Gadchiroli and

seized arms used for killing wild animals and birds.

Based on the

information the Forest officials chased the poachers and laid trap for them. Body

parts of Giant Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Owl and other birds were recovered

from them.

The operation

was carried out under the guidance Deputy Conservator of Forests Dipali Talmale

and Sub-Divisional Forest Officer Shivpal Pawar.

Offences under

Indian Forests Act 1927 and Wildlife Protection Act 1972 were registered

against them.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar