Three Arrested in Odisha's Nuapada District For Hunting Wild Pig

Times of India · environment

Forest officials in Odisha's Nuapada district have arrested three individuals for allegedly hunting a wild pig and consuming its meat. The accused, identified as Khageswar Majhi, Heramba Majhi, and Dinar Majhi, were apprehended by patrolling officers near Baijalpur village. Investigations revealed that the prime accused had set a trap for the animal on October 31, subsequently killing and partially consuming it with family. The remaining meat was being transported when the forest officials intercepted them. The trio were arrested and sent to jail under the Wildlife Protection Act.