India, June 22 -- The Pune Forest Department on Saturday arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and seized prohibited wildlife body parts, commonly known as "Hatha Jodi", during a raid near Pune Railway Station.

The accused, Malhar Lala Lokhande, was allegedly found carrying a "Hatha Jodi", dried genital organs believed to be obtained from a monitor lizard, a protected species.

Vishal Chavan, assistant conservator of forests, said, "The accused was taken into custody along with the seized material and booked under relevant provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Following his arrest, he was produced before a court, which granted the Forest Department one day of custody for further investigation."

During questioning, Lokhan...