
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