Malkangiri: Forest officials have arrested a person and seized the carcass of an Indian Rock Python in Malkangiri district following a wildlife offence investigation triggered by a video circulating on social media, officials said on Wednesday.
According to the Forest Department, the video showed an individual allegedly carrying a dead Indian Rock Python near Satiguda Dam under the Malkangiri Range. Taking cognisance of the footage, field staff launched an inquiry and initiated an investigation based on the video and other available information.
During the investigation, forest officials arrested an accused near Satiguda village under Malkangiri Range on August 19 for allegedly violating provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2022.
During a search, officials seized around 50 grams of dried meat along with the carcass of an Indian Rock Python (Python molurus) from Satiguda village.
After completion of the investigation, the accused was forwarded to the court for further legal action, the Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Malkangiri, said.
