Haridwar police arrested two poachers from Pathri area of Haridwar forest division on Sunday morning. 30 kg flesh meat of wild animal was recovered from their possession. The seized flesh has been sent to the laboratory for testing.
Acting on tip off a police team raided in Pathri beat forest area in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Two poachers were arrested while four other managed to fleece from the spot.
The accused have been identified as Naseem, 40 and Shahzjaad,30 resident of Naseerpur village of Pathri police station. Around 30 kg flesh and a motor bike was recovered from them.
Speaking to the Pioneer, SI of Pathri police station said, “During interrogation the accused revealed that they killed Neel Gai. To verify we have sent the seized flesh to the laboratory for testing. Hunt is on to nab the absconding accused.”
Notably this is not the first time when wild animals have been killed by thepoachers for meat. Earlier a spotted dear was killed in Pathri beat three months ago and four men were arrested.
Range officer of Haridwar forest division Mahesh Semawal told Pioneer “The case will be handed to forest department and we will also investigate the matter. Without the help of the local residents, poachers cannot be successfu. Patrolling has been increased in the area.”