Phansidewa, 09th March: Two smugglers have been arrested with ivory tusks. The arrested accused have been identified as Budu Samad (54) and Nitu Lal Nagesia (50). Both are residents of Chathaat Tarbandha area in Phansidewa.
It has been learned that Ghoshpukur Forest Department and the 41st Battalion of SSB conducted a joint operation in the area adjacent to Ghoshpukur College and arrested two persons. They were later handed over to the Phansidewa police.
According to police sources, the recovered ivory tusks weigh around 136 grams with an estimated market value of around Rs 3 lakh.
According to the forest department, the arrested individuals had planned to smuggle ivory tusks to Nepal. The forest department and the police are investigating the whole incident.