Jaspur police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Kashipur have arrested a man accused of selling protected wildlife body parts as ritual objects linked to tantra and wealth. The arrest took place near Rajput Sabha Bhawan in Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
The accused has been identified as Akash Dixit, 32, a native of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh who is currently living in Jaspur. Police said they recovered 114 pairs of items marketed as “hattha jodi”, along with a wild boar tusk and 5 moti shankh.
What police recovered
According to the forest department, the seized items are connected to species protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. The supposed “hattha jodi” were identified as body parts of the protected monitor lizard.
The recovery places the case within wildlife protection enforcement, rather than treating the seized objects only as traditional or religious merchandise. Police have registered a case under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Investigators allege that Dixit presented the items as products capable of bringing wealth and blessings. The alleged sales involved claims connected with tantra and wealth rituals.
Alleged sales network
Police said Dixit purchased the “hattha jodi” from a man in Haridwar for Rs 400 to 500 per pair. He allegedly sold each pair for Rs 4,000 to 5,000, creating a substantial difference between the reported purchase and sale prices.
The alleged trade also extended online. Police said the products were promoted through an Instagram page named “divyapoojasamagri”. The page was reportedly used to reach customers interested in ritual materials and wealth-related claims.
The seizure and arrest followed action by Jaspur police and SOG Kashipur. The forest department’s identification of the recovered material will be relevant to the wildlife case as the investigation continues.
The case concerns allegations at the investigation stage. The arrest and registration of a case do not by themselves establish guilt, which can only be determined through the legal process.
Conclusion
Police have arrested Akash Dixit in Jaspur after allegedly recovering protected wildlife material sold as “hattha jodi” and other ritual products. A case under the Wildlife Protection Act has been registered, with the alleged online and local sales now under investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who arrested the accused?
Jaspur police and the SOG unit in Kashipur arrested Akash Dixit.
Q. What was recovered from him?
Police said they recovered 114 pairs of “hattha jodi”, a wild boar tusk and 5 moti shankh.
Q. What were the “hattha jodi” identified as?
The forest department identified them as body parts of the protected monitor lizard.
Q. How were the items allegedly marketed?
They were allegedly sold as ritual products promising wealth and blessings, including through an Instagram page named “divyapoojasamagri”.
Q. What case has been registered?
Police registered a case under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Q. Where was the arrest made?
The accused was caught near Rajput Sabha Bhawan in Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
