During a recent patrol at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, around 60 km to the north of Mumbai, forest department officials arrested an individual in possession of chopped grey langur remains. Investigations revealed that the langur was killed for consumption.

Range Forest Officer (RFO) Rajeshree Salve from Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary said, “On February 2, night around 10.15 pm, our forest department staff were conducting night foot patrols near Palhar Lake at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary when they spotted three people walking through the forest. One of them was carrying a bag, which raised suspicion. When our staff approached them, two of the individuals fled. Upon checking the bag, our staff found pieces of meat inside. During interrogation, the accused confessed to killing a langur and intending to cook its meat.”