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Raj: Two poachers arrested with deer skins, 8 kg meat

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Two alleged poachers were arrested with 22 deer skins and 8 kgs of venison in the district, police said today.

Following a tip off, a raid was conducted in Ghonia village and the poachers - Pancharam (50) and his son Bheraram (25) - were arrested with skins of 22 deer.

Deer meat in polythene bags, knives and other items were also recovered from their possession, SHO Chohatan police station Omprakash Vishnoi said.

"The accused used to sell the mean and skins. They are being interrogated," he said.

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First Published: Jan 18 2016 | 10:28 PM IST

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