Odisha Police Seizes Live Pangolin, Arrests One #odisha #seizes

Odisha police seizes live pangolin, arrests one #Odisha #seizes

Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 : The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha police has seized one live pangolin and arrested one wildlife criminal in Bolangir district, police said on Wednesday.

 Odisha Police Seizes Live Pangolin, Arrests One #odisha #seizes-TeluguStop.com

“STF, with the help of Balangir forest officials, seized/ rescued one live pangolin near Baragaon, Balangir.One accused was arrested.Further investigation is on,” the STF informed through twitter.

According to police officials, the STF team conducted a raid on the road near Baragoan Chhaka under Deogoan police station of Bolangir district on Tuesday and rescued the pangolin.Later, the police handed over the pangolin to DFO, Bolangir for safe custody, they said.

The accused, identified as Ajit Kumar Budek of the same district, has been handed over to Bolangir forest officials for legal action at their end.

During the last one year, the task force has seized 10 live pangolins and 16 kg pangolin scales and arrested the wildlife criminals involved in the illegal trade.


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