Port Blair, June 3: On 02/06/2024, a routine patrol led by Sub-Inspector Rangaswamy, In-charge of OP Wimberly Gunj along with PCs S. Srinivasan & Harinder Kumar resulted in a significant seizure of 32 kilograms of illegal venison (Deer meat).

During the patrol in the Padauk Bagicha area, the team noticed a white OMNI vehicle bearing Registration No. AN01 L-2332 hasty heading towards Wimberly Gunj. The vehicle was promptly stopped for inspection and upon checking, the Police team recovered 32 kilograms of venison inside the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle identified as S. Venkat Raman R/o Valluvar Nagar, Bambooflat was immediately detained. Later, both the vehicle and the illegal venison were seized on the spot U/s 50/51 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 after observing all Codal formalities. The seized items along with the detained individual were then handed over to the Forest Department for further investigation and necessary action.

This operation highlights the commitment of A&N Police in enforcing wildlife protection laws and preventing illegal trade activities. The patrol team’s vigilance and prompt action dented the marketing of illegal venison.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Insp. Rizwan Hassan, SHO PS Bambooflat and Shri Vinay Mathur, SDPO Bambooflat and under the overall supervision of Smti. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.

The general public is requested to inform about any credible information pertaining to any illegal activity on the following telephone numbers- 112, 03192-258411 & 03192-258019. The identity of the informer will be kept secret.