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Bhubaneswar, March 3: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials in Odisha have rescued 351 rare Indian tent turtles during a raid at Manguli Square in Cuttack district. Following a tip-off, the DRI intercepted a Tata Tiago vehicle with three passengers, hailing from West Bengal, at Manguli Toll Plaza, Cuttack."Questioning revealed that they were carrying 351 Indian Tent Turtles (Pangshura tentoria), from West Bengal, to be taken further to Karnataka," said DRI sources. The DRI later handed over the turtles to the Odisha State Forest Department officials.351 Rare Indian Tent Turtles Rescued by DRI in Odisha"The three persons along with their vehicle were detained and handed over for further investigation under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972," DRI sources added.Also Read | Mumbai: DRI busts gold smuggling racket, 5 African women among 8 arrested.Indian tent turtle is listed in Schedule–I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and is thereby provided the highest degree of protection.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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National :Odisha: DRI Rescues 351 Rare Indian Tent Turtles During Raid at Manguli Square in Cuttack (Watch Video)

Bhubaneswar, March 3: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials in Odisha have rescued 351 rare Indian tent turtles during ... ...