Hunting wild animals is a crime – DSP

In Rajannasircilla district, the death of a man named Bukhya Kishore after being hit by electric wires set by hunters for forest animals filled the Bhukya Reddy Tanda village of Konaraopeta Mandal. Two days ago, Under the leadership of Kumar, 8 accused were arrested and sent to remand. In a media conference held at the subdivision office of Vemulawada town, the DSP warned that serious action would be taken if anyone installs electric wires for forest animals. It has been explained that the phone call data of the accused have been collected since last year to know to whom the meat of wild animals has been sold till now. He said that those who sold the meat of forest animals as well as those who bought it were registered and bound over. He said that eight more people who are continuing to hunt for wild animals in Govindaram Tanda will also be arrested soon. Last six months ago in Mamidipalli village of Konaraopet Mandal, a person was injured by the electric shock installed for wild animals and it was revealed through him. They will be punished. He pointed out that the responsibility of protecting wild animals is on everyone. It was explained that cases have been registered and eight people are being remanded in connection with the death of Bhukya Kishore. However, the DSP specially congratulated the police personnel who solved the case in two days. In this meeting, Chandurthi CI Kiran Kumar, Konaraopet SSI Ramakanth, Vemulawada Town SSI Rafiq Khan, police personnel and others were present.