Bagdogra, 13th November: The forest department arrested a man from the Bhisti Jote area of Choupukharia in Bagdogra for allegedly hunting a wild animal and consuming its meat. The arrested man has been identified as Harman Munda.
According to forest department sources, the accused allegedly hunted a Schedule I-listed jungle cat on Thursday evening and cooked it for a feast. The remains of the animal were recovered from the spot and sent for forensic examination.
During interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to hunting and eating the animal.
He was produced before the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court on Friday. The Bagdogra Forest Department has launched an investigation to identify others involved in the incident.
