In a successful operation, the Odisha Forest Department arrested three poachers in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary under the Nilagiri sub-division using evidence captured by hidden trap cameras.
The suspects entered the sanctuary armed with lethal weapons near the Panchalingeswar Beat House area. Acting on intelligence from the cameras, forest officials conducted a raid in the Shyamsundarpur region, apprehending Kati Singh and Mangala Singh from the area, along with Natha Singh from Kantabania village.
From the poachers, authorities seized country-made guns, various deadly weapons, explosives, and the carcasses of hunted animals, including an Indian porcupine (locally known as “gurandi”) and a jungle mouse (likely referring to a large rodent or small mammal).
The use of trap cameras proved crucial in detecting the intruders’ entry into the protected sanctuary, highlighting the role of modern surveillance in combating wildlife crimes. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover any larger networks involved.
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Balasore district, is a vital habitat known for its diverse flora and fauna, including elephants, leopards, and various deer species.
