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PD Act Invoked Against Habitual Red Sanders Smuggler
Authorities in Tirupati detained Ajay Kumar under a preventive detention law.
He is 57 years old and comes from Kerala.
Officials say he has been involved in organised red sanders smuggling.
They also say he faces several related cases.
Red sanders smuggling can violate wildlife protection laws.
Authorities said such activities may threaten public safety.
The district magistrate approved the detention order.
Kumar was taken to Kadapa Central Jail.
The Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force invoked the Preventive Detention Act against Ajay Kumar.
Ajay Kumar, 57, is from Kerala and faces multiple cases linked to organised red sanders smuggling.
Authorities said the alleged activities violate wildlife laws and threaten public safety.
The detention order was issued by Tirupati District Collector and Magistrate Dr S. Venkateswar.
Ajay Kumar was transferred to Kadapa Central Jail under the supervision of senior police officials.
- Who
- Ajay Kumar, a 57-year-old person from Kerala, was detained following recommendations from the Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force.
- What
- The Preventive Detention Act was invoked against him over alleged organised red sanders smuggling activities.
- Where
- The action was taken in Tirupati, and Kumar was shifted to Kadapa Central Jail.
- When
- The article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Authorities cited multiple cases involving alleged smuggling that violates wildlife laws and threatens public safety.
Key facts
- Detainee
- Ajay Kumar
- Age
- 57
- Origin
- Kerala
- Action
- Preventive detention under the PD Act
- Agency
- Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force
- Detention facility
- Kadapa Central Jail
- Approving authority
- Dr S. Venkateswar, District Collector and Magistrate
Sources
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