Bargarh: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police on Sunday rescued a live pangolin weighing around 12kg following a raid at Padmapur within Bargarh forest division.
The accused has been identified as Mahadev Mutkia, a native of Gandapalli under Paikamal police station limits.
Acting on a tip-off, the STF personnel conducted a raid with the help of forest officials of Bargarh Forest Division near Bijadihi Chhaka under the Padmapur police station of Bargarh district.
During the search, the cops detained a wildlife smuggler and recovered other incriminating materials from his possession.
STF, with the help of Bargarh forest officials, seized/rescued one live pangolin near Padampur. One accused was arrested.
Further investigation is on.@odisha_police @CIDOdisha pic.twitter.com/OyW59YpGyQ— STF (@OdishapoliceStf) April 2, 2023
