Manipur police have apprehended a 24-year-old individual for smuggling 72,000 peacock feather shafts across the Indo-Myanmar border, highlighting a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trade.
The accused, Md. Sharifuddin, was arrested near Pallel Police Station in Kakching district while transporting the consignment without proper documentation. Authorities seized 142 kg of feather shafts, valued at Rs. 37 lakh, along with the four-wheeler used in the operation.
The arrest underscores growing concerns over cross-border smuggling routes and the international demand for wildlife products. Investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of the feathers, as peacocks are rarely found in Manipur.
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