2 poachers held from Similipal Tiger Reserve

Baripada: A team of Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) Friday arrested two poachers from the southern division of the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The arrested poachers were identified as Antaryami Naik, 37, a native of Patharakhani village under Kaptipada police limits, and Dillip Naik, 35, of Khadikashol village under Udala police limits in Mayurbhanj district. Two country-made guns, 86 iron balls, 500 gram of explosive powder, a matchbox, and other hunting equipment were seized from their possession. Two separate cases have been registered against the accused who were forwarded to court Friday, deputy director of the southern division of the Similipal Tiger Conservation Project, Samrat Gowda, informed Friday.