Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Forest Raid in Shivamogga Leads to Poacher Arrests
Imagine some people were trying to hunt animals illegally in a forest.
The forest officers found out and planned a surprise raid.
They caught three people with a gun and car.
The officers are looking for the other two people who got away.
The people arrested are from nearby villages and will be charged with breaking the Wildlife Protection Act.
The forest department is working hard to keep the animals safe.
Shivamogga Forest Department conducted a raid in Kumadvathi Reserve Forest.
Three suspected poachers were arrested during the operation.
A country-made gun, ammunition, and an Alto car were seized.
The suspects are residents of Battemallappa and Balasagodu villages.
The poachers face charges under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- Who
- Three suspected poachers
- What
- Arrest of poachers and seizure of weapons and vehicle
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kumadvathi Reserve Forest near Ripponpet, Shivamogga
- Why
- For alleged intent to poach in the Malnad region
- Location
- Kumadvathi Reserve Forest, Ripponpet
- Date of Raid
- Thursday
- Number Arrested
- 3
- Items Seized
- Country-made gun, ammunition, Alto car
- Charges
- Wildlife Protection Act