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Crime
Three arrested in Chhattisgarh after Instagram video shows monitor lizard hunt
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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Police in Chhattisgarh detained three individuals after an Instagram video surfaced showing them hunting and eating a monitor lizard.
Police in Chhattisgarh have taken three suspects into custody after a video posted on Instagram depicted them capturing and consuming a monitor lizard. The clip quickly spread on social media, prompting wildlife officials to launch an investigation.
The footage shows the individuals handling the reptile before killing it and then eating the meat. Authorities said the video violated wildlife protection norms and raised concerns about illegal hunting practices in the state.
Under India's wildlife protection legislation, hunting protected species can attract stringent penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The three detainees are currently being questioned, and further legal action will depend on the outcome of the inquiry.
The incident highlights growing scrutiny of online content that depicts wildlife exploitation, as enforcement agencies aim to curb such activities.
The footage shows the individuals handling the reptile before killing it and then eating the meat. Authorities said the video violated wildlife protection norms and raised concerns about illegal hunting practices in the state.
Under India's wildlife protection legislation, hunting protected species can attract stringent penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The three detainees are currently being questioned, and further legal action will depend on the outcome of the inquiry.
The incident highlights growing scrutiny of online content that depicts wildlife exploitation, as enforcement agencies aim to curb such activities.