Wildlife criminal held, Leopard skin seized

Bhubaneswar, May 23 (Agency) A team of Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime branch has arrested a wildlife criminal and recovered leopard skin from his possession. STF sources here on Monday said the team conducted a raid with the help of Gunupur Forest Officials on Sunday near Bangi junction, Ramanaguda Gunupur Police station of Rayagada district and apprehended one Jayanta Bibar for dealing in wildlife products.

During the search one Leopard skin and other incriminating materials were recovered from his possession.The accused person was handed over to Gunupur Forest Officials for necessary legal action at their end.