Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Five arrested for hunting sambar deer in Wayanad
Five men were caught hunting sambar deer in a forest in Wayanad, Kerala.
Forest officials had received a tip that these men had entered the forest with guns.
During the operation, officials found two dead deer, a homemade gun, and some bullets.
The men are from a nearby town called Pulpally.
The officials are still investigating to find out if these men have done this before in the same area.
The men will face legal action for hunting animals illegally.
Five persons were arrested for illegally hunting sambar deer in Wayanad, Kerala.
The arrested individuals are Jose Mathew, Sibi P S, Reji P J, Eldhose K M, and Joseph Sebastian, all from Pulpally.
Forest officials recovered two sambar deer carcasses, a country-made gun, ammunition, and the vehicle used by the accused.
The operation was conducted based on a tip-off about illegal hunting activities in the Irulam Forest Station area.
Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the group's activities and possible involvement in similar incidents.
- Who
- Five persons: Jose Mathew, Sibi P S, Reji P J, Eldhose K M, Joseph Sebastian
- What
- Hunting sambar deer illegally
- When
- January 16, 2024
- Where
- Irulam Forest Station, Wayanad, Kerala
- Why
- Acting on a tip-off about illegal hunting activities
- Arrested Persons
- Jose Mathew, Sibi P S, Reji P J, Eldhose K M, Joseph Sebastian
- Location
- Irulam Forest Station, Wayanad, Kerala
- Date
- January 16, 2024
- Items Recovered
- Two sambar deer carcasses, a country-made gun, ammunition, and a vehicle
- Status
- Further investigation underway