Wildlife poaching gang busted in Odisha; deer hide, antlers seized

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Apr 12, 2019 at 9:52 AM

Balasore: The forest officials today busted wildlife poaching gang with arrest of two persons and seizure of beer hide and antlers under Kuldiha sanctuary in Nilagiri forest range of Balasore district.

According to reports, the wildlife poaching was rampant in Nilagiri forest range.

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Acting on a tip-off, a team of forest officials conducted raid at Bhaliaposhi village and nabbed the poachers.

The officials also seized two guns and bullets from the poachers’ possession.