Nagpur, 28 May (HS): Three people involved in

illegal trade of Indian elephant tusks were arrested by the Directorate of Revenue

Intelligence, Nagpur Regional Unit. Tusks weighing 4.058 kg were seized from

them. After registering offence under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Annexture

–I, the three accused were handed over to the Mysore Range Forest Department

for further action.

Indian elephant, scientifically called Elephas maximus

indicus, is a listed animal in the Act and trade in of anything obtained from

them is prohibited.

The jewellery and articles made from ivory fetches

hefty price in the international market. Trained workers in ivory carving are on

great demand.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar