Elephant tusk smuggled from Karnataka seized in Kerala’s Wayanad district, six arrested
The Hindu
Kerala Forest dept. officials seized 5.5 kg elephant tusk worth ₹1.5 crore & arrested 6 people in Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala. Three accused brought tusk from Karnataka, three were middlemen. Following tip-off, dept. raided hotel & seized tusk. Accused to be produced in court.
Six persons were arrested and an elephant tusk weighing 5.5 kg and estimated to be worth about ₹1.5 crore was seized by Forest department officials at Mananthavady in Wayanad district of Kerala on November 4 morning.
The arrested were identified as Raju, 52, of Gonikkoppal, Philip Mathew, 68, of Ponnampet, Gepp, 60 of Shettygiri in Karnataka and Sudheesh, 36, Justin Joseph, 24, and Yeldo, 30, of Vakery in Wayanad.
The first three accused, Raju, Philip Mathew and Gepp, brought the tusk from Karnataka for sale, and Sudheesh, Justin Joseph and Yeldo were the middlemen, Forest department sources said.
Following a tip-off, a team from the department raided a hotel at Mananthavady where the accused stayed, following which the tusk was seized. The accused were set to be produced before the First Class Judicial Magistrate Court at Mananthavady on November 4 evening, the sources said.
Kannur leads in the Gold Cup race at the State School Arts Festival, with Thrissur and rivals close behind.
Indian diplomat's meeting with Jamaat Ameer deemed routine by MEA, emphasizing regular diplomatic interactions in Bangladesh.
Government increases TDR compensation for plot owners near water bodies to encourage conservation efforts and attract participation.
Lakshya Sen's inconsistent performance leads to his exit from the India Open, concluding India's challenge in the tournament.
Rooster fights defy state bans in Krishna and Godavari districts, drawing large crowds and illegal betting during Sankranti festivities.
SRM University-AP students excel in athletics, winning three gold medals at the All-India Inter-University Championships 2025-26.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday pledged to mobilise people in resistance against the BJP-led Union government’s “anti-agricultural worker, anti-farmer, anti-worker, anti-people” laws and policies till they are all repealed, the party said on Friday. In a statement issued here, the CPI(M) said the members took the pledge following a three-day meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram.
Celebrated Kannada writer and thinker K. P. Poornachandra Tejaswi’s deep connection with literature, nature, and the Malnad landscape has taken centre stage at Lalbagh’s Republic Day Flower Show, themed ‘Tejaswi Vismaya’.
Pro-Iran rallies in Kashmir and Kargil express solidarity with Iran's regime amid ongoing domestic protests and international criticism.
Expressing the need for more number of socially responsive engineers and lawyers for furthering development of the country, Governor Thaawarchad Gehlot here on Friday lauded St. Aloysius institution for widening its service in the education sector by opening separate institutes for engineering and law
Delhi High Court requests government response on the detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iran amid family concerns for their safety.
Balagere residents launch a road cleaning drive to address ongoing neglect and hazardous conditions causing frequent accidents.
Experience the vibrant performances of Kerala Kalolsavam 2026, showcasing Chavittu Natakam's rich heritage and youthful passion.