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Crime
Man Arrested in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve for Feeding Spotted Deer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Jul 2026, 02:46 PM
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A man from Anuppur has been arrested and booked under the Wildlife Protection Act for feeding a spotted deer inside Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The incident came to light after a video of the act went viral on social media.
Forest officials in Umaria have taken strict action after a video circulated online showing an individual feeding a spotted deer within the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The individual, identified as Anoop from Anuppur, has been apprehended following an investigation.
A case has been registered against the accused under the Wildlife Protection Act. This action underscores the forest department's commitment to protecting the wildlife within the reserve and enforcing regulations against activities that could harm animals or disrupt their natural behavior.
The viral video brought the incident to the attention of the authorities, leading to swift action. The incident serves as a reminder to the public about the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife and refraining from feeding them, as it can have detrimental effects on their health and ecosystem.
A case has been registered against the accused under the Wildlife Protection Act. This action underscores the forest department's commitment to protecting the wildlife within the reserve and enforcing regulations against activities that could harm animals or disrupt their natural behavior.
The viral video brought the incident to the attention of the authorities, leading to swift action. The incident serves as a reminder to the public about the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife and refraining from feeding them, as it can have detrimental effects on their health and ecosystem.