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This Article is From Jul 12, 2012

Man arrested in Uttar Pradesh for trying to smuggle over 600 tortoises

Lucknow: A man was arrested on Thursday and over 600 tortoises recovered from his possession at Charbagh railway station in Lucknow, police said.

Acting on a tip-off, the accused Harjit Singh was arrested along with 612 tortoises while he was trying to board a train, they said.

Further investigation are on into the case.

Possession of tortoises is prohibited under the Wildlife Act.

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