By Biswanath Dash
BHUBANESWAR: On the basis of reliable information, a team of STF conducted raid with the help of Forest Officials of Baripada Forest Division today i.e. on 14.12.2022 early morning near Belpal Chhak under Udala PS jurisdiction under Mayurbhanj regarding dealing/possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals, as a result of one wildlife criminals namely Debasish Patra @ Sibu, 21 Years S/o. Samarendra Patra of village Musakhai PO: Kundabai PS. Udala in Mayurbhanj was apprehended.
During search one Tiger Skin and other incriminating materials was recovered from his possession. The accused person could not produce any authority in support of possession of such Tiger Skin, for which he has been arrested. In this connection STF PS Case No.31 dated 05.12.2022 U/s 379/411/120(B) IPC r/w. Sec.51 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is being registered and will be forwarded to the Court of SDJM, Udala. The skin will be send to Director WII, Derhadun for biological examination. Investigation is going on.
