Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 6: The Wildlife Department has arrested four persons in the Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve for poaching, officials said today.
As per details, the operation took place around 6:30 pm on September 5, when a patrolling party of the Shallabugh Range, led by Block Officer Shallabugh, Ajaz Ahmad, intercepted two boats in the wetland.
“The team apprehended the four accused, who are currently in the custody of the department, and seized two boats along with hunted birds, live and used cartridges,” officials said.
The action was carried out in near-dark conditions, they said.
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Wetlands Kashmir, Altaf Hussain, confirmed the action, commended the staff and said the late-hour operation.
He further stated that evening and morning patrols have been intensified, in view of the approaching migratory bird season.
“Anyone with the intention of hunting migratory birds will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the Wildlife Protection Act,” he said.
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