By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: STF, with the help of Binika forest officials, rescued one live pangolin near Dungurpalli, Sonepur. Two accused were arrested. Further investigation is on.
The accused have been identified as Ashok Bisi and Jayakumar Patel. A live pangolin was recovered from them which was later handed over to the forest officials.
According to sources, two pangolin peddlers were trying to deal with some interstate traders to sell out a pangolin near the Dunguripali area.
Acting on a tip-off the Dunguripali police spied on it and captured two in this connection. During the search, a pangolin was recovered from their possession.