Rs.1.10 lakh fine for person cooking venison near Kottapatti

Based on a tip-off received by the forest department, a team led by Kottapatti Range Officer M. Anandakumar conducted a raid near Kottapatti in Dharmapuri district.

It was found that a person named Chinnakkan was cooking venison at his home. A case was registered against him under the Wildlife Protection Act. Following the orders of the District Forest Officer, a fine of Rs.1.10 lakh was imposed, and he was warned. The forest department warned that hunting wild animals and consuming their meat is a punishable offense.

Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai