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3 arrested for confining geckos in WB

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Press Trust of India Jalpaiguri (WB)
Last Updated : Feb 19 2015 | 2:25 PM IST
Three persons were arrested today for allegedly catching and confining endangered reptilian species of gecko at Dhupguri in Jalpaiguri district.
"Acting on a tip-off, Shahidul, Azizul and Mithu were arrested when three geckos were found confined in a wooden box at their houses at Shilbari in the district," Assistant Conservator of Forest Amrita Datta told PTI.
These species are sold secretly and sent to China, officials said.

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First Published: Feb 19 2015 | 2:25 PM IST

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