Bird traps seized from Lousipat
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, April 10 2020:
A team of Thoubal Forest Division led by Dy Ranger/ BO Yairipok, M Biren seized numerous bird traps from Lousipat area between Thoubal and Kakching districts.
The drive was conducted under the supervision of DFO Debala Laiphrakpam.
M Biren on the sideline of the drive maintained that the drive was conducted on learning that some miscreants are hunting/ poaching birds taking advantage of the deserted atmosphere due to COVID-19 lockdown.
While highlighting the locals that poaching and killing of birds is a punishable crime, the team warned that if such traps are detected in future, owners of the respective land should bear the responsibility and consequences.
He urged all to support the cause of saving migratory birds and to refrain from setting up any traps in the future.
The drive team was also accompanied by Thoubal's Wildlife Warden W Ramchandra; Forester of Thoubal Range, L Boby and president of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Committee (WBCC) Manipur, Rabi Takhellambam.