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
