Indore (Madhya pradesh): Special Task Force (STF) unit in Indore apprehended a key member of a wildlife poaching gang on Wednesday. This marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the illegal hunting of endangered species, including blackbucks, chinkaras, and sambars, within the region.

The poaching operation had initially led to the arrest of three other accused individuals who were found in possession of around 65 kg of wildlife meat, a country-made pistol, three live cartridges, and a Toyota Innova vehicle bearing the registration number MH-02-EP-4223.

Those arrested were Johar Sheikh – son of Ibrahim Sheikh, resident of Mital Nagar, Oshiwara, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ilyas Sheikh – son of Shakeel Khan, resident of Mital Nagar, Oshiwara, Mumbai, Maharashtra and Salman She

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