Uttarkashi Wildlife Smuggling Incident: STF Arrests Suspect with Deer Parts and Musk

Uttarkashi Wildlife Smuggling Incident:The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with Kotwali police, apprehended a man in possession of two deer legs and musk, allegedly bought from Lakhamandal and intended for sale in Vikasnagar. Acting on a tip, STF Inspector Narottam Singh Bisht led the team that intercepted the suspect, Krishna Kumar, in the Premnagar area. Kumar, a resident of Uttarkashi’s Lara village, was residing in Herbertpur. Authorities also found a military canteen card on him. A case has been filed under the Wildlife Protection Act, and efforts are ongoing to locate his accomplice, identified as Vikky, who provided the illegal items.

Uttarkashi Wildlife Smuggling Incident:Key Details

1. Location and Suspect: The arrest took place near Shaktinahar Bridge No. 2, with Krishna Kumar, originally from Lara village, Uttarkashi, in possession of illegal wildlife items.
2. Wildlife Parts Confiscated: Two deer legs and musk, intended for black-market trade, were recovered.
3. Accused’s Network: Kumar disclosed he obtained the items from Vikky, a resident of Lakhamandal, who would pay him upon successful sale.
4. Legal Action: Charges under the Wildlife Protection Act have been filed against Kumar, and investigations are underway to apprehend Vikky.
5. Appeal for Conservation Awareness: Authorities are raising awareness of the Wildlife Protection Act to prevent the illegal trade of protected species.

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