Uppinangady: Two individuals apprehended for suspicious activity in forest area

Team Udayavani, Sep 8, 2023, 9:40 AM IST

Two individuals have been taken into custody by local authorities for suspicious behavior within the forest area of Shishila village.

The arrested individuals, identified as Pramod and Prakash, both residents of Pudubettu, were found wandering in the Hewaje region on Monday night while carrying an airgun.

The incident unfolded in the zone forest area of Shishila village, raising concerns among the authorities responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of the forested region. The two individuals were taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation to ascertain the purpose and intent behind their presence in the forest at an unusual hour while in possession of an airgun.