Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Bangalore/Blackbuck_pelt_seized_one_ar\ rested/articleshow/2384935.cms BANGALORE: The sleuths of CID forest cell have busted yet another wildlife racket in the city. On Wednesday, they seized a black-buck pelt worth Rs 50,000 from a person when he was trying to sell it in Upparpet. Based on a tip-off, the sleuths, disguised as buyers, nabbed Nagaraj from Andhra Pradesh, along with the pelt. " Black buck pelts are mainly used as decorative items. Though the demand for it has reduced in recent years, trading continues at some places, " said an officer. -- WOCON: http://groups.google.co.inwocon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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