Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Khammam DFO Warns Zero Tolerance on Wildlife Poaching
The forest officer in Khammam, India, said there will be no tolerance for people who hunt animals illegally or harm wildlife areas.
Two men, Mecha Raghu and Kunja Bharat, were caught for hunting in a place called Sattupalli.
They were taken to court and will stay in jail until December 16, 2025.
The forest department will also add more guards and watch sensitive areas to stop illegal hunting.
Khammam DFO warns of zero tolerance for wildlife poaching and damage to sanctuaries.
Main accused Mecha Raghu and Kunja Bharat arrested in a joint operation.
Accused remanded to judicial custody until December 16, 2025.
Department to strengthen guard systems and enhance surveillance.
Target-specific raids to be conducted in sensitive areas to prevent illegal hunting.
- Who
- Khammam district forest officer Siddhartha Vikram Singh, Mecha Raghu, Kunja Bharat
- What
- Warning against wildlife poaching and arrests of poachers
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Khammam district, Telangana, India
- Why
- To prevent illegal hunting and protect wildlife sanctuaries
- District
- Khammam
- Main Accused
- Mecha Raghu and Kunja Bharat
- Operation Conducted By
- Forest Department and District Task Force
- Court
- Sattupalli Court
- Custody Until
- December 16, 2025
