Hyderabad Police Detain 3 For Alleged Deer Hunting In Karnataka Forest, Rifle & Night-Vision Equipment Seized
Hyderabad, Oct 20: Three persons have been detained here for alleged deer hunting using a firearm in a forest area in neighbouring Karnataka, police said on Tuesday. Acting on credible information on deer hunting in the forest area of Chimmanchod in Chincholi Taluk of Kalaburagi district, a police team of Malakpet Police Station here conducted a vehicle check on Monday and intercepted the…
Hyderabad police have arrested three individuals for allegedly hunting deer using a firearm in a forest adjacent to Karnataka, according to police reports on Tuesday. The investigation began after credible information came in about deer hunting in the Chimmanchod forest area of Chincholi Taluk, Kalaburagi district. A Malakpet Police Station team intercepted a vehicle carrying three suspects on Monday and conducted a search.
During the inspection, authorities seized a .30-06 sporting rifle equipped with night-vision technology, along with eight live rounds of ammunition, 12 used cartridges, two night-vision telescopes, and a damaged foldable mobile phone. The preliminary inquiry revealed that the three accused admitted to participating in deer hunting.
It was further alleged that the licensed firearm was used to fire 12 rounds during the incident. The damaged mobile phone is believed to contain videos related to the hunting. The police are currently investigating allegations of firearm misuse, ammunition usage, the circumstances of the alleged hunting, and the suspected destruction of electronic evidence.
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