Man caught in Hyderabad while selling exotic turtles

In Hyderabad, police caught a man attempting to sell exotic American and Mexican turtles in Chandanagar. The accused, a software employee, was taken into custody, animals seized, and handed to Forest Department officials. Investigation into illegal wildlife trade continues

Hyderabad: A man was caught while attempting to sell exotic turtles of American and Mexican origin at Chandanagar on Monday.

According to police officials, the suspect, Awaz (24), a software employee from Gauthami Nagar, had been keeping four turtles at his residence for the past two years.

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As he was preparing to vacate the house, he tried to sell the animals to another person at a price of Rs 6,000 each.

Acting on a tip-off, Chandanagar police intervened, seized the turtles, and took the man into custody. He was later handed over to Forest Department officials for further action. An investigation is underway.