Bengaluru (November 16th, 2008) Police in Bengaluru arrested a man with 380 Indian star tortoises.They are listed as an endangered species.According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sanjeev Patil, a total of 401 Indian star tortoises were recovered, which were kept in two boxes by a person.Sanjeev Patil (Deputy Commissioner of Police) stated that a total number of 401 Indian Star Tortoises had been recovered.
They were found in two boxes and kept by one person.Of these 21 were found dead and another 20 in a serious condition.
Twenty-one of these tortoises were in serious condition, while 21 others were dead.A team from Bannerghatta National Park arrived here and was taking measures to save those in serious condition.
Bannerghatta National Park sent a team to assist those who were in grave condition.
Acting on a tipoff, the Kalasipalya police conducted a raid and took Muthu Hamad Meera into custody.
The Kalasipalya police responded to a tip and conducted a raid.They took Muthu Hamed Meera into custody.
The accused was trying to sell the star tortoise on Monday late night at 11 p.m.On Monday night, the accused tried to sell star tortoise.
A case has been lodged under the WildLife Protection Act 1972 under sections 9, 39, 40, 44, 48A, 51 and 55.Under the WildLife Protection Act 1972, sections 39, 40 and 44 were filed.51 was also lodged.
The star tortoise, set apart by the intricate pattern on its shell and favoured as a pet in some countries, is protected under the WildLife Protection Act 1972, and listed under appendix of 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), an agreement between governments, DCP Sanjeev Patil said.Star tortoise is distinguished by its intricate shell pattern and protected under WildLife Protection Act 1972.
It can also be listed in appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, an international agreement between countries, DCP Sanjeev Patil stated.
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