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Odisha: Elephant tusks seized from Mayurbhanj, 2 held

By ANI | Updated: February 27, 2021 05:35 IST

Two persons were arrested in Mayurbhanj for possessing elephant tusks, according to the police official on Friday.

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Two persons were arrested in Mayurbhanj for possessing elephant tusks, according to the police official on Friday.

"We have recovered 8 pieces of elephant tusk weighing 44.9 kgs from the possession of two persons. We have seized their bike," said Santosh Joshi, District Forest Officer.

"Further investigations are underway," he said.

( With inputs from ANI )

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