11 bird nets seized, 3 birds rescued
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, December 27 2020:
Altogether 11 nets used for catching birds have been seized from Lousi Pat, this wee hour.
The nets were seized by the staff of Kakching Range, Pallel and Kakching Panjao Beat Offices and the volunteers of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Committee (WBCC) .
The team also rescued three birds from Lousi Pat and later released them to a safe habitat.
Speaking to media persons, N Munal Meitei, Range Forest Officer Kakching, said that the rate of laying bird traps seems to be rising this festive season.
Saying that such laying of bird traps is a punishable offence, he appealed all to help in protecting the flora and fauna of the State.