Two held for poaching peacock in Dhanadi, Madhya Pradesh

Two persons were arrested on early Saturday for allegedly poaching a peacock in Dhanadi forest area here in Madhya Pradesh, police said.

A 12-bore gun, two bullets, knives, and a vehicle have been seized from their possession.

The accused Suleman Khan (35) and Kale Khan (65) have been booked under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, said Suwasara police station in-charge Samrath Sinam.

The carcass of the peacock has also been found.