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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Perhilitan seizes RM500k worth of exotic skin products in Cheras raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have seized more than RM500,000 worth of handbags and belts made from exotic animal skins, including crocodile leather, during a raid on a business premises in Cheras yesterday. Three locals were detained for questioning in connection with the illegal sale of various items crafted from protected wildlife skins. A source said the activity was uncovered after enforcement officers from the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), together with intelligence officers from the 19th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) Central Brigade, carried out a raid under Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah at about 11.40am. "The team discovered the business was selling various products made from the skins of protected wild animals," the source said. The raid resulted in the seizure of 86 handbags and 14 belts believed to be made from exotic animal skins. The suspects were released on police bail, while all confiscated items were taken to Perhilitan's headquarters for further investigation. Authorities reminded the public that the trade of wildlife-based products without valid authorisation is a serious offence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), and strict action will be taken without compromise.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
CAF jawan killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), deployed for the security of road construction work in the insurgency-hit Bijapur district , was killed in a deadly pressure IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast, suspected to be planted by Maoist insurgents. The incident occurred four kilometers from Toynar towards Farsegarh in the Mormed forest region. The deceased jawan was identified as Manoj Pujari , 26, a jawan from the 19th Battalion of the CAF, deployed on RSO ( Road Security Operation ) duty for ongoing Toynar-Farsegarh road construction. He came under the pressure IED during patrolling and succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Authorities condemned the attack, calling it a 'cowardly act by Maoist extremists' targeting personnel who were working to bring development and connectivity to rural tribal communities. A massive area domination and search operation was immediately launched in the surrounding jungle terrain. Officials said a detailed report will be issued after the operation concludes.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
CAF jawan killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bastar
CAF jawan was killed in a Maoist-triggered pressure IED blast RAIPUR: A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) deployed to provide security for a road construction project in the insurgency-affected Bijapur district , was killed in a deadly pressure IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast, suspected to have been planted by Maoist insurgents . The explosion took place four kilometres from Toynar in the direction of Farsegarh, within the Mormed forest area. The deceased was identified as Manoj Pujari, 26, a jawan of the 19th Battalion of the CAF. He was on Road Security Operation (RSO) duty for the ongoing Toynar-Farsegarh road construction project when he stepped on the pressure IED during patrolling and died on the spot. Authorities condemned the attack, calling it a 'cowardly act by Maoist extremists' targeting personnel who were working to bring development and connectivity to rural tribal communities. Following the incident, security forces launched a massive area domination and search operation in the surrounding jungle terrain. Officials said a detailed report will be released after the operation concludes.
