Probe launched against a Jeweller for allegedly selling elephant hair
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Probe launched against a Jeweller for allegedly selling elephant hair

Hindustan Times  

Pune: A probe was launched by the police department against a city jeweller for allegedly selling elephant hair. Elephants are Schedule-1 animals protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, under which it is illegal to sell or trade any parts, including hair, said Paranjape. Paranjape received a complaint about the elephant hair being sold illegally at a jewellery store in Sadashiv Peth. The jewellery store was said to be advertising the sale of elephant hair rings, bracelets, and other jewellery, informing people that the purchase of these ornaments would help the owner a good fortune and wealth.

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Probe launched against a Jeweller for allegedly selling elephant hair
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Probe launched against a Jeweller for allegedly selling elephant hair

Hindustan Times  

Pune: A probe was launched by the police department against a city jeweller for allegedly selling elephant hair. Elephants are Schedule-1 animals protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, under which it is illegal to sell or trade any parts, including hair, said Paranjape. The jewellery store was said to be advertising the sale of elephant hair rings, bracelets, and …

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