Man Arrested for Possessing Protected Animal Parts in Gujarat

In Gujarat, India, a man was arrested after officials found a blackbuck skin and animal nails at his house.

The man claimed he used these items, which may be from a lion or leopard, for religious practices.

Authorities are investigating, as possessing parts of protected animals is illegal.

The man said the items belonged to his grandfather.

Officials are also doing a forensic examination on the nails.

This arrest happened after the authorities received a tip-off.