Arrest Made for Alleged Arson in Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary | Science-Environment

Arrest Made for Alleged Arson in Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary | Science-Environment

A man was arrested for allegedly setting fire inside Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. Forest department officers apprehended Duryodhan Hansdah during a patrol after spotting him with two others attempting to set fire in the Nedam forest. He faces charges under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Odisha: Man held for setting fire inside Similipal sanctuary

Baripada (Odisha), Mar 11 (PTI) Odisha forest department officers on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly setting fire inside the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district, officials said.While patrolling the Nedam forest on Tuesday evening, staff of Pithabata North wildlife range spotted three persons allegedly setting fire to the forest area, an officer said.On seeing the forest personnel, the miscreants tried to flee, but the fore…

Man held for setting fire inside Similipal sanctuary - OrissaPOST

Baripada: Odisha forest department officers Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly setting fire inside the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district, officials said. While patrolling the Nedam forest Tuesday evening, staff of Pithabata North wildlife range spotted three persons allegedly setting fire to the forest area, an officer said. On seeing the forest personnel, the miscreants tried to flee, but the forester and protection assist…