Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Telangana Plumber Arrested in Alleged Deer Hunting and Wildlife Trade
Police in Telangana arrested a plumber named Shoaib Afzal.
They say he hunted deer in forest areas near Ghatanji, in Maharashtra.
Police allege he sold the deer meat and planned to sell antlers too.
They say they found deer skulls, antlers and hunting tools at his home.
Afzal reportedly told investigators that plumbing did not earn him enough money for his lifestyle.
Police say he had been avoiding them since a case was registered last year.
They are also investigating whether other people joined the hunting trips.
Police say hunting and trading in wildlife parts can lead to serious legal action.
Police arrested 34-year-old plumber Shoaib Afzal in Adilabad over alleged deer hunting and wildlife-part sales.
Investigators say he hunted deer near Ghatanji in Maharashtra and sold their meat for profit.
Police recovered six deer skulls with antlers, another pair of antlers, a double-barrel gun, knives and a chisel from his home.
Police say Afzal had been evading arrest since a case was registered on August 5 last year, moving between several cities.
Investigators are checking whether other people, including people from Hyderabad, took part in the alleged hunting and trade.
- Who
- Shoaib Afzal, a 34-year-old plumber, was arrested by police.
- What
- He is accused of hunting deer and selling their meat and animal parts.
- When
- He was arrested after a case was registered on August 5 last year; the article does not give the arrest date.
- Where
- He was detained near his residence in Adilabad; police allege the hunting took place near Ghatanji in Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police say Afzal told investigators he hunted illegally for quick money because his plumbing income was insufficient for his lifestyle.
- Accused
- Shoaib Afzal, 34, a plumber from Panjesha in Adilabad
- Alleged hunting area
- Forest areas near Ghatanji, Maharashtra
- Alleged sales
- Deer meat, antlers and other animal parts
- Items recovered at residence
- Six deer skulls with antlers, one separate pair of antlers, a double-barrel gun, knives and a chisel
- Case registration
- August 5 last year
- Investigation
- Police are examining whether others were involved, including people from Hyderabad
- Earlier seizures
- A torchlight, black jacket, muffler, shoes, bag and three pen drives