In a surprise raid conducted (jointly) before nag panchami by TEAM ARPF and WPSI authorized by the TS forest department, 2 Monitor lizards and 2 cobras were rescued.
Two poachers were also arrested in the process along with the traps and materials used for poaching and were later handed over to the Forest Department for further proceedings.
The cobras rescued were Defanged by the poachers.They were later cleaned, fed with water and handed over to forest department along with the poachers.
The rescued monitor lizards were badly injured and tied/hooked around with their own tail and broken twisted nails.They were unhooked and handed over to the zoo hospital for criritcal care.
A detailed report of the same was given to the forest department requesting a strict vigilance on such activities in forest areas.
Team ARPF would like to especially thank WPSI (Wildlife Protection Society) and Mr. A. Shakaran (DCF - SC) for their kind support, guidance and help extended during Nag Panchami Rescue Operations.
- ARPF Board
Two poachers were also arrested in the process along with the traps and materials used for poaching and were later handed over to the Forest Department for further proceedings.
The cobras rescued were Defanged by the poachers.They were later cleaned, fed with water and handed over to forest department along with the poachers.
The rescued monitor lizards were badly injured and tied/hooked around with their own tail and broken twisted nails.They were unhooked and handed over to the zoo hospital for criritcal care.
A detailed report of the same was given to the forest department requesting a strict vigilance on such activities in forest areas.
Team ARPF would like to especially thank WPSI (Wildlife Protection Society) and Mr. A. Shakaran (DCF - SC) for their kind support, guidance and help extended during Nag Panchami Rescue Operations.
- ARPF Board
