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6 hunters arrested from Balmiki Nagar tiger reserve

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Press Trust of India Bagaha
Last Updated : Jan 24 2016 | 10:42 PM IST
Six alleged hunters were arrested at Balmiki Nagar tiger reserve area on Indo-Nepal boarder in Bihar's West Champaran district late last night, a forest officer said today.
Acting on a tip-off, a group of forest officials raided Balmiki tiger reserved area and arrested six hunters who were on search of wild animals in the forest, Madanpur Forest ranger Anand Kumar said.
Those arrested hailed from Sirisia Pahari tola and Jarlahiya village under Naurangia police station of the district, he added.
The three have been sent to judicial custody, the Forest officer said.
Three Nets have been recovered from the arrested hunters, he added.

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First Published: Jan 24 2016 | 10:42 PM IST

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