Pangolin Smuggling Menace In Odisha: Pangolin Rescued, 4 Arrested

Another case of pangolin smuggling has surfaced in Odisha. A wildlife smuggling racket was busted by Forest officials in Nabarangpur district on Monday. Officials rescued a pangolin and arrested 4 persons in connection with the incident.

According to sources, a raid was carried out on Chikili-Dharna road. Four persons were arrested while they were planning to smuggle the pangolin. Forest officials informed that the accused were planning to sell the pangolin at around Rs 1 lakh.