Wildlife (Protection) Act
| March 14, 2024, 3:50 a.m.
Allegations of Torture Surface in Leopard Skin Seizure Case; Lawyer Demands Action Against DRI Personnel
The leopard skin seizure case, involving the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has taken a dramatic turn with allegations of torture leveled against DRI personnel by a lawyer representing the accused individuals. The lawyer claims that the four persons taken into custody were subjected to severe torture during interrogation. The accused, belonging to the minority community, were arrested in connection with the illegal possession of a leopard skin, a protected animal under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The forest department officials have confirmed the seizure and revealed details of the poaching incident. Meanwhile, the lawyer demands legal action against the DRI personnel under Section 330 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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