By Biswanath Dash
BHUBANESWAR: On the basis of reliable information, a team of STF conducted raid with the help of Forest Officials of Boudh Forest Division on 03.01.2023 evening near Saluki Bridge under Boudh Town PS jurisdiction Dist. Boudh regarding dealing/possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals, as a result of one wildlife criminals namely Himalaya Dash S/o. Sukru Dash of village Olanda PO: Badagoan PS. Boudh Town Dist. Boudh was apprehended.
During search two numbers of skin i.e. one Tiger Skin, 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 such Tiger Skin & Leopard Skin, for which he has been arrested.
In this connection STF PS Case No.01 dated 04.01.2023 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, Boudh. The skin will be send to Director WII, Derhadun for biological examination. Investigation is going on.
