Koraput: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested a wildlife criminal with the seizure of a leopard hide near Gupteswar gate in Koraput Ramagiri area.
The arrestee has been identified as Mana Gouda from Baipariguda police limits in Koraput.
Acting on a tip-off, the officials conducted a raid near Gupteswar gate and arrested the accused while striking a deal for sale.
The cops have also recovered a leopard skin and other incriminating materials from him. Further investigation is underway in this connection.