Chennai: Three people, including a headmistress and her son, were arrested on Sunday on charges of poaching wild animals in Perambalur.
The arrested were identified as A Kavi Kumar, 30, his mother A Lakshmi, 53, and Kavi Kumarâs close aide Mahalingam, 58, from Padalur of Perambalur district.
Based on a tip-off, forest department officials found a Facebook page with contents of poaching activities in Trichy region. The trio were reportedly involved in poaching for quite some time.
Speaking to the media, D Sujatha, District Forest Officer, said officials raided the house and computer centre run by the Kavi Kumar and found several photos and videos of hunting.
At least seven hunting incidents were traced. Kavi hunted wild boar, Rabbit and Monitor Lizard. Lakshmi was arrested and charged with abetment as they hunting equipment including country made guns and ammunition were seized from the house.