Five country-made explosive devices allegedly used for hunting wildlife were seized from a shed at Karadimadai in the Madukkarai forest range in Coimbatore on Tuesday. A man, identified as Rayappan, was arrested by the Perur police.Forest officials received information that a bull had suffered injuries to its mouth after reportedly biting a country-made explosive used for hunting wild boar and rabbits.A team led by Madukkarai Forest Range Officer Arun Kumar inspected the spot and conducted searches in the area. Officials questioned Rayappan, who was working at a nearby farm, and later searched his shed. Five explosives concealed in a plastic container and hunting nets were seized.Rayappan was handed over to the Perur police. Published - August 11, 2026 08:29 pm IST
Five country-made explosives seized in Coimbatore forest area
Five homemade explosives used for wildlife hunting seized in Coimbatore; suspect arrested by police during investigation.
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