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A member of the forest protection team, 'Sabuja Bahini', was allegedly attacked by three poachers at his residence. The victim, Bharat Shatrusal was attacked in Dahisahi village under Kaptipada police limits of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Sunday night. The assault followed threats made months ago after a massive crackdown on hunting activities in the Similipal forest area.
The victim, Bharat Shatrusal, was reportedly working as a Sabuja Bahini member in the Podadiha forest region. According to the allegation, over four poachers from the same village were apprehended during a hunting operation in Similipal some seven months a...