Maharashtra: Tiger skin worth Rs 5 lakh seized in Pune, 2 held

Two people were arrested for being in possession of tiger skin worth Rs five lakh in Pune district of Maharashtra on Saturday.

Pune: Two people were arrested for being in possession of tiger skin worth Rs five lakh in Pune district of Maharashtra on Saturday.

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The crime branch of Pune Police arrested Rameshwar Deshmukh (35) and Vijay Jagtap (38) -- both residents of Aurangabad.

Acting on a tip-off, the crime branch laid a trap near Samarth police station and nabbed the accused.

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The police are investigating the matter. (ANI)