Two arrested for hunting antelope using dogs in Mancherial

Two persons from Babanagar hamlet were arrested for allegedly hunting a four-horned antelope using stray dogs in the Medaram Section of Luxettipet Range. Forest officials registered a case and warned of strict action against wildlife poachers and illegal tree felling

Mancherial: Two persons were arrested for allegedly hunting an antelope in the forests of Medaram Section under the Luxettipet Range on Tuesday.

Forest officials said that Peddi Mallesh and Guniganti Mallesh, both from Babanagar hamlet under Gadpur village, were apprehended for their role in killing a four-horned antelope using stray dogs on July 5. A case was registered against the two, and an investigation was taken up. Officials warned that stern action would be taken against those who poach wildlife and fell trees.

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