Pune: Pune police arrested three people and seized a pangolin from their possession in Kharadi bypass area of Pune on Saturday. "The pangolin was brought from the Konkan area of Maharashtra by the accused persons with the intention to sell it," said Pune police in a statement.

Pune Police: Three arrested in possession of a pangolin in Kharadi bypass area of Pune, today. The pangolin was brought from the Konkan area of Maharashtra by accused persons with the intention to sell it. Case registered under relevant sections, further investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/vOPCEuySw7

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A case has been registered under relevant Sections and further investigation is underway. Listed as endangered, selling Pangolins for commercial purposes is an unlawful act under the Wildlife Protection Act.