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Poachers Caught Red-Handed in Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
30 Apr
Summary
- Four suspected poachers were apprehended in Kotagarh wildlife sanctuary.
- Poachers were found with country-made guns and gunpowder.
- The accused intended to set fires for hunting wild animals.
Forest officials in Kandhamal's Baliguda forest division apprehended four suspected poachers within the Kotagarh wildlife sanctuary on Thursday. The arrested individuals, identified as residents of Bangeri village, were found in possession of four country-made guns, a significant quantity of gunpowder, GI wires, live cartridges, and headlights.
These poachers were reportedly attempting to set fires inside the sanctuary. Authorities stated their intention was to hunt wild animals by creating a disturbance. The men could not provide satisfactory explanations for their presence in the sanctuary at night with firearms, leading to their arrest under the Wildlife Act.
Patrolling has been increased within the approximately 400-sqkm sanctuary to deter forest fires and poaching. The sanctuary is home to various significant animal species, including leopards, elephants, barking deer, and sambar.
