Koraput: The Special Task Force rescued a live Pangolin in Koraput district and arrested three persons in this connection.
The accused have been identified as Sada Disari (48) of Pukalimaliguda, Moses Khara (47) of Pukalimaliguda and Landu Tadingi (31) of Chindiri.
Based on intelligence, a team of STF conducted a raid with the help of Koraput Forest Division officials and Koraput district police on 14.08.2024 evening on the Nandapur- Bodigoan road under Semiliguada Police Station jurisdiction in Koraput district regarding dealing/possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals and arrested the accused persons.
During the search one live pangolin, one maruti alto car along with other incriminating materials were recovered from their possession. The accused persons could not produce any authority in support of the possession of such live pangolin, for which they have been apprehended and are being forwarded to the Court of JMFC, Semiliguda Dist. Koraput.
In this connection STF PS Case No.20 dated 14.08.2024 U/s. 303(2)/317(2)/61(2)(a) BNS r/w. Sec.51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was registered. The live Pangolin has been handed over to DFO, Koraput Forest Division for safe custody and rehabilitation.
