Illegal Deer Hunting Gang Nabbed in Irulam Forest

Forest officials arrested five men suspected of illegally hunting sambar deer in Irulam Forest. They acted on a tip-off about the gang carrying country-made guns. Two deer carcasses, a gun, ammunition, and the group's vehicle were seized. Investigations continue into the group's activities and other possible incidents.

In a swift operation, forest officials apprehended five individuals on Friday for allegedly engaging in the illegal hunting of sambar deer within the Irulam Forest Station limits.

The suspects, Jose Mathew, Sibi P S, Reji P J, Eldhose K M, and Joseph Sebastian, all from Pulpally, were intercepted after a tip-off revealed their presence in the forest with country-made firearms.

Authorities seized two deer carcasses, a homemade gun, ammunition, and the gang's vehicle during the arrest. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the group's activities and any links to similar poaching incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)