5 arrested for smuggling elephant meat in Meghalaya

Shillong, May 3 : Five people were arrested by forest rangers of the Nongpoh wildlife sanctuary in Meghalaya while they were trying to smuggle elephant meat to sell in the market today.

Acting on a tip-off, the forest rangers swung into action and intercepted a vehicle carrying elephant meat, forest department sources said.

Sources also said that the five accused were booked under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.