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Bengaluru:
Five poachers who allegedly killed a tiger in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Karnataka have been arrested by Forest Department personnel. Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar praised them for the swift motion.
Sniffer canine “Rana” from Bandipur National Park performed a key position in tracing the poachers, officers mentioned.
The poachers had shot lifeless the tiger at Nagaraole and mutilated it for its claws and tooth, officers mentioned. All the 5 concerned have been arrested inside 10 days, they mentioned, including the tiger claws and tooth have been recovered from them.
“Well done, Forest staff & officers of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve for nabbing all the culprits responsible for poaching the Tiger, in such quick time,” Mr Javadekar tweeted.
Well executed 👍, Forest employees & officers of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve for nabbing all of the culprits accountable for poaching the Tiger, in such fast time. @moefcchttps://t.co/lnakDKPEGh
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) September 6, 2020
Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh too tweeted, appreciating the division officers. He mentioned swift motion by officers and employees of the forest division at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve has led to the arrest of 5 poachers efficiently.
“This is a warning bell for poachers. The government is committed to control poachers, increasing the number of animals, and bringing down man-tiger conflicts. We have a responsibility to hand over beautiful wildlife to our future generations,” Mr Singh tweeted.
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