Five country-made explosives seized in Coimbatore forest area
Authorities in Coimbatore seized five country-made explosive devices from a shed following reports of a bull being injured by a similar trap. A local man has been arrested in connection with the illegal hunting equipment.
Why it matters
The use of crude explosives for poaching poses a severe threat to both wildlife and domestic animals, highlighting ongoing challenges in forest conservation.
Five country-made explosive devices allegedly used for hunting wildlife were seized from a shed at Karadimadai in the Madukkarai forest range in Coimbatore on Tuesday. A man, identified as Rayappan, was arrested by the Perur police.
Forest officials received information that a bull had suffered injuries to its mouth after reportedly biting a country-made explosive used for hunting wild boar and rabbits.
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