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Two arrested for alleged sale of elephant tusks in Mysuru

Two arrested for alleged sale of elephant tusks in Mysuru

Two men were arrested for the alleged sale of elephant tusks on Mosambayanahalli Road in Mysuru district, Karnataka. The Forest Mobile Squad stated that the suspects were taken into custody during an operation, while another person reportedly escaped. The Forest Mobile Squad said that elephant tusks, a motorcycle, bags and two mobile phones were seized during the action. The suspects have been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues. The Forest Mobile Squad stated that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by authorities to curb the illegal trade in wildlife products. Unauthorized possession or trade involving elephant body parts attracts serious legal consequences under Indian wildlife laws, posing a conservation threat to elephant populations. Further investigation is expected to establish the source of the tusks, identify intended buyers and trace any wider network involved in the alleged transaction, according to the authorities.

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