Three Poachers Arrested in Odisha's Similipal National Park: A Bold Move Against Wildlife Crime

In a significant move against wildlife crime, the Odisha forest department has arrested three poachers in Similipal National Park. Caught in the act of hunting, the suspects were found with homemade guns. Following their arrest, they were presented in court and are now in judicial custody. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts to protect wildlife in the region and enforce the Arms Act. Read on to learn more about this crucial development in wildlife conservation.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2025, 16:46 IST

Arrests Made in Similipal National Park

Baripada: Officials from the Odisha forest department have apprehended three individuals involved in poaching activities within Similipal National Park. The suspects were caught while attempting to hunt wildlife, and authorities confiscated three homemade firearms from them.

The arrests took place on Thursday, and the individuals were subsequently presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Baripada, where they were remanded into judicial custody.

A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the poachers for breaching the Arms Act of 1959.

According to officials, the arrested individuals are residents of the Mayurbhanj district.