Two wildlife traffickers arrested; 162 turtles worth Rs 6 lakh recovered in Jaunpur
Jaunpur police apprehended two wildlife traffickers, Motilal and Mamta from Amethi, seizing 162 turtles and turtle shells valued at Rs 6 lakhs. Acting on a tip, authorities raided a location in Khetasarai, uncovering the contraband. The raid also targeted gang leader Mustaq, who remains at large, prompting an ongoing investigation and involvement of forest officials.
Jaunpur police apprehended two wildlife traffickers, Motilal and Mamta from Amethi, seizing 162 turtles and turtle shells valued at Rs 6 lakhs. Acting on a tip, authorities raided a location in Khetasarai, uncovering the contraband. The raid also targeted gang leader Mustaq, who remains at large, prompting an ongoing investigation and involvement of forest officials.
