In a major crackdown, the Pune Forest Department arrested 11 individuals from Uttar Pradesh for illegally storing and selling peacock feathers at Somwar Peth. Acting on a tip-off, officials seized 400-500 kg of feathers, violating the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Authorities urged the public to avoid such trade, highlighting its threat to the national bird and biodiversity.
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04 Jul