Bhubaneswar, July 29 : The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha police has arrested one wildlife criminal and recovered a leopard skin from his possession.
STF sources on Friday said that based on reliable information, a team of STF conducted a raid with the help of Bhawanipatna Forest Officials of the Kalahandi district on Thursday near Satpur Chhak under Bhawanipatna Wildlife North Range.
During the raid, one wildlife criminal identified as Kailash Majhi of Gunupur of Kalahandi district was apprehended.
During the search, one leopard skin and other incriminating materials were recovered from his possession. The accused could not produce any authority in support of the possession of leopard skin.
He was detained and handed over to Bhawanipatna Forest Officials under Bhawanipatna North Forest Division for necessary legal action on their end.