Khordha: On the basis of reliable information, Special Task Force (STF) team conducted a raid at Bolagarh under Khordha district about a deal of sale of Leopard skin by wild life criminals, as a result of which two accused persons have been arrested.
The arrested have been identified as Sudhira Behera, and Subash Chandra Behera of Nayagarh.
One Leopard skin and other incriminating materials were seized from their possession. The accused persons could not produce any valid authority in support of possession of such Leopard skin, for which they have been arrested.
In this connection STF has filed a case under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The seized Leopard skin will be sent to Wild Life Institute of India, Dehradun for chemical examination.
Further investigation is underway.
Ms Kalinga