Forest sttaff seize bird traps
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, November 19 2020:
Forest staff of Kakching Range, Pallel, Waikhong, Wangoo Lamkhai and Panjao seized five bird traps from different locations of Kakching district, today.
Speaking to media persons by the sideline of the drive, Naorem Munal Meitei, Range Forest Officer Kakching, said that the drive was carried out at Khoidumpat, Pumlenpat, Moirangkompat, Khongyampat, Chairen Mamang Pat and Langmeidong Makha Pat since the wee hours.
There was no sign of laying bird traps in the majority of the visited sites, he said and added that the five bird traps were seized from Chairen Mamang Pat - Nongyaikhong.
He then appealed to all to refrain from trapping/hunt-ing birds which play an important role in maintaining ecological balance.
It may be mentioned that Forest staff of Kakching Range, Pallel and Panjao Beat Offices seized eight bird traps and rescued three breathing birds from Lousi Pat, recently.