Odisha

STF Seizes 6 Tusks Weighing 9 KG In Odisha’s Balangir

Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police on Thursday seized 6 elephant tusks and arrested a wildlife criminal in Balangir.

The accused, Nurin Set of Malpada village under Malpada police limits was found in possession of six elephant tusks during a raid by STF and Balangir Forest Officials.

The tusks weigh 9 kg, stated a release by Odisha Police.

He has been handed over to Balangir Forest Officials under Balangir Forest Division for necessary legal action.