Kollam elephant trader held in Mumbai
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Viral video sets off four-month search
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One of the 15 elephants taken into custody by the Kerala Forest Department from a self-styled trader in Kollam. Photo: Special Arrangement
Viral video sets off four-month search
After a search of four months, forest officials have arrested V. Shaji, hailing from Kollam district of Kerala, on charge of wildlife crimes, including elephant trading.
Shaji was arrested from Navi Mumbai recently with the help of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (western region) officials. Five cases were booked against him in Kollam under the Wildlife Protection Act and Captive Elephant Management Rules, Kerala. There is a police case too for forgery on a complaint from the Forest Department. Some of his close relatives too are accused in the cases.