The father-son duo has been arrested in connection with an alleged monitor lizard hunting case in Kannigeri village in the Yellapur taluk of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka for killing two monitor lizards. The Forest Department has arrested a father-son duo after searching in Kannigeri village, where the bodies of two monitor lizards were found, the Forest Department said.
Father and Son arrested in Yellapur
The arrested individuals have been identified as Inas Bastyan Siddhi and his son Prakash Inas Siddhi. The incident was reported from Kannigeri village in Yellapur Taluk, where Forest Department officials inspected as part of their investigation into the alleged wildlife hunting activity.
Two Monitor Lizard Carcasses Recovered
According to the information available, forest officers searched the residence of the accused and recovered two dead monitor lizards. The department began legal proceedings under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Case Registered Under Wildlife Protection Act
Monitor lizards are protected wildlife species in India, and hunting or possessing their carcasses is prohibited under wildlife protection laws. The Forest Department has registered a case against the father and son under the relevant provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Forest Department Intensifies Action Against Wildlife Hunting
The action is part of the Forest Department’s efforts to prevent illegal hunting and protect wildlife in the forest-rich areas of Uttara Kannada. The district has extensive forest areas that support a wide range of wildlife, so enforcement against hunting and illegal wildlife trade is an important part of conservation efforts.
Forest Officials Conduct Search at Kannigeri Residence
Forest officials are said to have carried out the operation after receiving information on the alleged hunting of monitor lizards. During the inspection of the house in Kannigeri, the department found two monitor lizard carcasses. The father and son were arrested and proceedings were launched.
Investigation Into Wildlife Offence Continues
The case has brought attention to the protection of lesser-known wildlife species, which can also be targets of illegal hunting. Wildlife offences involving protected animals can result in criminal proceedings and penalties under applicable laws.
The Forest Department will continue its investigation to understand what happened to the two monitor lizards and if any other people were involved. The animals may also have been killed in nearby forests, and people may have wanted to take, transport, or trade their remains.
Further Investigation Underway
The arrests of Inas Bastyan Siddhi and Prakash Inas Siddhi are the latest actions taken by forest officials in Uttara Kannada against alleged wildlife crimes. More on the investigation, including the exact circumstances in which the monitor lizards were allegedly hunted and the subsequent legal proceedings, will be forthcoming.
Wildlife Protection Awareness
The incident also highlights the need for public awareness of wildlife protection laws. Forest officials have repeatedly urged people to report information about illegal hunting or possession of protected wildlife to the authorities rather than getting involved in such activities.
The Forest Department has registered the case under the Wildlife Protection Act and is continuing with the investigation. The recovery of the two monitor lizard carcasses from the accused’s residence is key evidence in the case.
