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Seven held with tiger and deer skins being utilized in ‘prosperity’ ritual in Madhya Pradesh

By way of PTI

BALAGHAT: Seven individuals had been arrested and skins of a tiger and a chital (noticed deer) had been seized from their ownership in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district, an reputable mentioned on Tuesday.

The accused had been doing some tantric ritual believing it will cause them to wealthy and convey prosperity, he mentioned.

“On getting knowledge, a wooded area squad reached Changutola village and seized the hides of a tiger and a noticed deer. 3 individuals had been arrested from the spot and 4 others had been held later from the Chhindwara district in accordance with the tips shared by way of the arrested accused,” Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Woodland, Amit Patodi, advised newshounds.

A case used to be registered below the Flora and fauna (Coverage) Act. Additional investigation is underway, he added.