By Biswanath Dash
BHUBANESWAR: On the basis of reliable information, a team of STF conducted raid with the help of Tikabali Forest Officials of Kandhamal district on 2.08.2022 near village Brahmanipada PS. Chakapada Dist. Kandhamal under Tikabali Wildlife Range, district Kandhamal regarding dealing/ possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals, as a result of which one wildlife criminal namely Birenmitra Nayak S/o. Late Raghav Nayak of Brahmanipada PS. Chakapada Dist. Kandhamal was apprehended.
During search One Leopard Skin and other incriminating materials were recovered from his possession. The accused person could not produce any authority in support of possession of possession of such Leopard Skin, for which he has been detained and handed over to Tikabali Forest Officials under Phulbani Forest Division for necessary legal action at their end. Enquiry is going on.
