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Ivory from Vandalur zoo was stolen 3 years ago, prime accused still at large

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September 29, 2024

THE two pieces of elephant tusks that went missing from the ivory stockpile of Vandalur zoo were reportedly stolen almost three years ago, according to wildlife officials.

- SV KRISHNA CHAITANYA

The theft allegedly took place in 2021-22, and it was an insider job. This was disclosed by Parthiban, an ex-zoo worker, and the fifth accused arrested in connection with the ivory theft by authorities a few days back. In a confession statement, Parthiban reportedly said that he along with Satish alias Appu, the prime accused in the case who is still at large, stole two pieces

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