Hunting, catching, killing and selling of Amur Falcon banned
DM orders deposition of all air guns
Source: The Sangai Express

Tamenglong, September 18 2024: The District Magistrate of Tamenglong Dr L Angshim Dangshawa, IAS has ordered a total ban on hunting, catching, killing and selling of Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) locally known as "Kahuaipuina" by anyone in the district and nearby surrounding areas with immediate effect.

The DM Tamenglong has also ordered a ban on all air guns in the district and directed their deposition with the respective Village Authorities Office.

According to the order, as the migratory bird usually arrives in many parts of Tamenglong district and bordering areas from the first to second week of October and are likely to roost till end of November, the DM Tamenglong has further instructed the Village Authority to keep the deposited air guns in their custody until the last flock of Amur Falcons leave their roosting place or till November 30, 2024 .

The order made specific mention of Chiuluan, Khangchiuluan, Duigailong, Tamenglong Khunjao, Tamenglong town, Bamgaijang, Dikiuram, Taijjang, Zeiladjang, Azuram, Thiulon, Vanchengphai, Akhui, Sangrungpang, Tabanglong, Keikao, Sempang, Duiluan, Matung, Puching, Phallong, Sonram, Dailong, Lenglong, Konphung, Dikiuram, Katang, Nheng, Ndai, Maruangpa, Namtiram, Namtiram-2, Renglong, Guangram, Raengkhung, Taobam village authorities to follow this directive.

Additionally, anyone found willfully violating these prohibitory orders is liable to face lawful consequences.

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