One arrested, 15 booked for poaching inside Dudhwa forest in UP’s Kheri | Bareilly Information

BAREILLY: One individual was arrested and 15 others had been booked for allegedly poaching in Mailani vary of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, officers mentioned.
Patrolling forest officers on Saturday night noticed nets put in within the forest and a few poachers close by. The officers referred to as for a backup group to nab them however all of the accused, besides Raj Kumar, managed to flee.
Raj Kumar advised officers that he had been accompanied by 15 males, all from Lonpurva village. They’ve been booked below related sections of the Wildlife Safety Act.
Vary Officer Mailani Anil Kumar mentioned, “We seized a internet and an axe from the spot and the accused mentioned he had arrange the entice to seize a wild boar. Such nets are harmful as there have been situations of massive cats getting trapped in them and dying. We’re looking for others concerned in poaching.”