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Crime
Man Arrested for Feeding Banana to Spotted Deer in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Jul 2026, 03:31 PM
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A video of a man feeding a banana to a spotted deer in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve went viral, leading to swift action by forest officials. The accused has been booked under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Forest authorities in Umaria have taken decisive action after a video surfaced on social media showing an individual feeding a banana to a spotted deer within the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The incident, which drew public attention through the viral video, prompted an immediate investigation by the forest department.
Following the identification of the accused, a case has been registered against him. The charges are filed under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, underscoring the strict regulations in place to safeguard wildlife within protected reserves. The department has emphasized the importance of maintaining the natural diet and habitat of wild animals.
Following the identification of the accused, a case has been registered against him. The charges are filed under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, underscoring the strict regulations in place to safeguard wildlife within protected reserves. The department has emphasized the importance of maintaining the natural diet and habitat of wild animals.