Koraput: On the basis of reliable information a live pangolin was rescued from Koraput, by a team of STF conducted raid with the help of Koraput Forest Division officials and Koraput district police. The raid was conducted in Nandapur- Bodigoan road under Semiliguada police station jurisdiction of Koraput.
The raid was conducted with regards to dealing, possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals, as a result three wildlife criminals namely: Sada Disari, Moses Khara and Landu Tadingi were apprehended.
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 possession of such Live Pangolin, for which they have been apprehended
and have been forwarded to the Court of JMFC, Semiliguda in Koraput district.
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 Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was registered. The live Pangolin has been handed over to DFO, Koraput Forest Division for safe custody and rehabilitation. Investigation is underway in this regard.