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Gajapati (Odisha) [India], April 9 (ANI): Six accused were arrested with skins of seven endangered animals and 26.1 kg of pangolin scales in the Paralakhemundi Forest area of the district, a senior officer said. According to Parlekhamundi Division Forest Officer (DFO) S Anand, out of seven skins, five were of leopard while one each of leopard cat and fishing cat. After the arrest, the six accused were handed over to the police, he added. Elaborating on the seizure, DFO Anand said, “On April 6, 2024, based on intelligence, a decoy operation was conducted by the staff of Parlekhamundi Forest Div…