Protection of Similipal: 21 poachers arrested, 165 guns seized in Mayurbhanj of Odisha

Mayurbhanj: In a major crackdown on poachers and for the protection of Similipal, the police have effected a major arrest and seize operation said reports on Wednesday.

According to latest reports in order to protect Similipal from poaching a nuber of steps are being undertaken.

It is worth mentioning that, as many as 21 poachers have been arrested during search operations under as many as 14 police jurisdictions.

Furthermore, as many as 165 country guns have been seized by the police said reliable police sources today.

Reportedly, raw materials, pangolin scales and deer antlers have also been seized in the raid informed the Mayurbhanj SP B Gangadhar on Wednesday.

Detailed report in this matter is awaited.