Eight arrested with deer meat near Raikal Toll Plaza in Telangana‘s Shadnagar after police intercepted two vehicles carrying illegal poached venison this morning. The Special Operations Team conducted vehicular inspections following confidential intelligence about illegal wildlife trade along the highway corridor. Authorities seized thirteen kilograms of venison, a hunting rifle, and two four-wheelers used to move the contraband across regional district borders.

Police caught the eight suspects near Raikal Toll Plaza in the Shadnagar zone while conducting targeted vehicle checks along the highway route.

What Items Did Telangana Police Seize Near Raikal Toll Plaza?

Officers confiscated thirteen kilograms of poached deer meat, one hunting rifle utilized in wild animal poaching, and two private vehicles used for illegal transit.

The Special Operations Team handed all eight detained individuals over to the Telangana’s Kothur Police Station for formal processing. Forest department officials subsequently registered criminal cases under the Wildlife Protection Act and initiated formal legal proceedings to place the accused poachers into judicial remand.

Individuals caught hunting protected wildlife or transporting poached animal meat face non-bailable charges under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, carrying statutory prison sentences ranging from three to seven years alongside substantial statutory fines.