Blacbuck hunt suspected, 8 held with 13kg meat near toll plaza
Hyderabad : Eight persons were arrested after a joint operation by the police and forest department led to the seizure of around 13 kg of meat suspected to be that of a blackbuck, a protected species, and a weapon near the Raikal toll plaza on Sunday. The forest department has booked a preliminary offence report (POR) and is investigating the case. Police assisted the department with intelligence gathering and the operation. The Shadnagar zone special operations team, under the DCP, also assisted in the operation.
Officials said further recoveries were expected. The accused were intercepted while allegedly transporting the meat in two vehicles, prompting an investigation into a suspected hunting operation. A case has been registered under the Wildlife Protection Act and the Arms Act. The accused will be produced before a court. The Future City special operations team intercepted the two vehicles near the toll plaza and took the suspects to Kothur police station for questioning. Forest officials later reached the station to collect details and assist in the investigation. Police and forest officials are questioning the suspects to establish the exact location of the hunt and how the meat was transported. The weapon and vehicles seized in connection with the case are also being examined.