Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Barking Deer Rescued in Odisha; Poaching Suspected
Forest officials in Odisha rescued a two-month-old barking deer (also called Indian muntjac) from a house in a village.
They found the deer on Friday afternoon and suspect the house owner might be a poacher.
The officials also found weapons like guns, a knife and explosives at the house, indicating possible hunting.
The deer is now being cared for at a veterinary hospital and will be released into the wild when healthy.
The authorities are searching for the house owner and have filed a case against him under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Forest officials rescued a two-month-old barking deer in Odisha.
The deer was rescued from a house in Ganjam district.
Officials suspect the homeowner is involved in poaching.
Forest officials seized weapons and explosives from the house.
The rescued deer is under treatment at a veterinary hospital.
- Who
- Forest officials
- What
- Rescued a barking deer and seized weapons.
- When
- Friday afternoon
- Where
- Ganjam district, Odisha
- Why
- To protect the deer and investigate poaching.
Wildlife Protection
Illegal Activities
Poaching
Wildlife Protection
The practice of poaching is strictly against the law.
Illegal Activities
The homeowner is suspected of engaging in poaching activities.
- Animal Rescued
- Barking deer (Indian muntjac)
- Location of Rescue
- Ganjam district, Odisha
- Date of Rescue
- Friday afternoon
- Age of Deer
- Two months old
- Suspected Crime
- Wildlife poaching
- Items Seized
- Guns, knife, explosives
