Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested for violating Wildlife protection act

Lucknow, Dec 26: International golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested for poaching near Katerniaghat, Uttar Pradesh.

Ace Golfer Jyoti Singh Randhawa has been arrested in an alleged poaching-related matter at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh. National level shooter Mahesh Virajdar was also arrested in the same case.

International golfer and national shooter and Mahesh Virajdar have been arrested in a poaching case in Motipur Range of Katerniaghat. A vehicle weapon and other equipment along with wildlife articles have been seized. Interrogation and further legal action are being taken by the DFO Katerniaghat and his team.

Hunting wild animals are prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Jyoti Singh Randhawa born 4 May 1972 is an Indian professional golfer who was ranked in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking several times between 2004 and 2009. His best finish on the European Tour is tied second in the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic.