Hey there, Pune peeps! We’ve got some breaking news for you straight from the forest department. A recent raid in Bhilarwadi, Haveli taluka, Pune uncovered a shocking illegal trade in wildlife products. Can you believe it?
Officials swooped in on Nisarga Hotel and nabbed two suspects, Hemrao Sikander Mehta and Ritik Navnath Lekurwale. These guys were caught red-handed with smuggled whale vomit, also known as ambergris, worth a whopping ₹75 lakh. They also had chinkara horns valued at ₹25,000 in their possession. Talk about a wild bust!
The forest department isn’t messing around when it comes to protecting wildlife. Assistant Conservator of Forests Mangesh Tathe led the charge, with a team of officers and guards by his side. These guys mean business.
In case you didn’t know, ambergris is like the holy grail of the perfume industry. It’s super valuable stuff. And trading in chinkara horns? That’s a big no-no under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The forest department is cracking down on these illegal activities, so watch out, wildlife smugglers!
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. Until then, keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious wildlife activity in your area. Let’s protect our furry and feathered friends together!
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