24 tortoise seized, 2 arrested

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Delhi Police today busted a racket dealing in animals banned under the 'Wildlife Protection Act' and seized 24 tortoises and arrested two people from Dilshad Garden area of North-East Delhi.

While 13 tortoises were seized from the residences of Krishnanadu Datta (52) and Deepak David (25) in Dilshad Garden, the rest were recovered from their supplier Ashok Vishwakarma's house in the neighbouring Sahibabad (UP), said the police.

Investigations revealed that the accused were carrying out the illegal trade under the guise of running an aquarium shop.

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