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Tiger Reserve Raid Nets Exotic Arms, Wildlife Parts
19 Aug
Summary
- Wildlife articles and arms seized in a farmhouse raid near Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
- Arrest made, and two others booked under Wildlife Protection Act.
- Seized items include deer antlers, animal skins, feathers, and multiple firearms.
A swift operation by Bandipur Tiger Reserve authorities led to the seizure of wildlife articles and illegal arms from a farmhouse in Kebbepura village, Gundlupet taluk. The raid, conducted on Tuesday evening, resulted in the arrest of the farmhouse caretaker, with two other individuals booked under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Foresters discovered a substantial collection of illicit items, including 48 spotted deer/sambar antlers, a deer skull, two wild animal skins, and 120 peafowl feathers. Among the seized contraband were Chinese ivory chopsticks and a Nepalese Kukri, alongside a Swiss-made gun, a Taiwan gun, and a revolver. Additionally, a rifle and 62 live bullets were recovered from the premises, underscoring the severity of the illegal activities.
