<p>One person has been arrested here with 380 live Indian star tortoises, which is listed as an endangered species, police said on Tuesday.</p>.<p>According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sanjeev Patil, a total of 401 Indian star tortoises were recovered, which were kept in two boxes by a person. Of these 21 were found dead and another 20 in a serious condition. A team from Bannerghatta National Park arrived here and was taking measures to save those in serious condition.</p>.<p>Acting on a tip-off, the Kalasipalya police conducted a raid and took Muthu Hamad Meera into custody. The accused was trying to sell the tortoises on Monday.</p>.<p>A case has been lodged under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 under sections 9, 39, 40, 44, 48A, 51 and 55.</p>.<p>The star tortoise, set apart by the intricate pattern on its shell and favoured as a pet in some countries, is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, and listed under appendix of 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), an agreement between governments, DCP Sanjeev Patil said.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>One person has been arrested here with 380 live Indian star tortoises, which is listed as an endangered species, police said on Tuesday.</p>.<p>According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sanjeev Patil, a total of 401 Indian star tortoises were recovered, which were kept in two boxes by a person. Of these 21 were found dead and another 20 in a serious condition. A team from Bannerghatta National Park arrived here and was taking measures to save those in serious condition.</p>.<p>Acting on a tip-off, the Kalasipalya police conducted a raid and took Muthu Hamad Meera into custody. The accused was trying to sell the tortoises on Monday.</p>.<p>A case has been lodged under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 under sections 9, 39, 40, 44, 48A, 51 and 55.</p>.<p>The star tortoise, set apart by the intricate pattern on its shell and favoured as a pet in some countries, is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, and listed under appendix of 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), an agreement between governments, DCP Sanjeev Patil said.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>