Elephant Tusks Seized in Maharashtra: Wildlife Crime Unveiled
Police in Maharashtra's Thane district confiscated two elephant tusks valued at Rs 10 lakh from riders on a two-wheeler in Dombivili town. A case was registered under the Wild Life Protection Act and investigations are ongoing to trace the source and intended destination of the tusks.

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In a significant wildlife crime bust, police officials in Maharashtra's Thane district have seized two elephant tusks valued at Rs 10 lakh.
Authorities intercepted a two-wheeler in Dombivili town on Sunday evening, finding the riders in possession of two tusks worth Rs 5 lakh each. This development was confirmed by official sources on Monday.
A case has been registered under the Wild Life Protection Act, with investigations actively seeking to determine the origins of the tusks and the potential buyers involved.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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