India News | Maha: Two Held for Possession of Rare Snakes in Palghar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The police in Maharashtra's Palghar district arrested two persons for alleged possession of two-mouthed 'mandul' snakes, an official said on Wednesday.
Palghar, Jan 20 (PTI) The police in Maharashtra's Palghar district arrested two persons for alleged possession of two-mouthed 'mandul' snakes, an official said on Wednesday.
Acting on a tip-off, a team from the local crime branch laid a trap near a hotel in Amboli village on Mumbai- Ahmedabad Highway and apprehended the duo who had come to sell the reptiles, police PRO Sachin Navadkar said.
The police recovered three 'mandul' snakes from a bag found in the accused's possession, he said.
The police have arrested Sanjay Ishwar Adpatti (30) and Bipin Dhodi (40) under the Wild life Protection Act, the official added.
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