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Foresters Foil Poaching Attempt, Seize Large Quantity of Deer Meat
15 May
Summary
- Foresters seized 20 kg of spotted deer meat from a poacher.
- The seizure occurred within Bhitarkanika National Park.
- Poacher arrested with hunting traps and weapons.
In a significant operation within Kendrapada district, forest officials intercepted a poacher and confiscated a substantial quantity of spotted deer meat. The seizure, amounting to 20 kg, was made in the Mahisamada reserve forest, an area within the protected Bhitarkanika National Park.
The apprehended individual, identified as Ranjan Samal from Pataparia village, was found in possession of the packaged meat. During the search, authorities also discovered and seized two sharp weapons, plastic ropes, and ten hunting traps, indicating a well-prepared poaching operation.
This successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts by forest personnel to combat illegal wildlife activities within the national park's sensitive ecosystem. The investigation into the extent of the poaching network is ongoing.
