WBCC conducts drive at Ikop lake, seizes 9 bird trap nets
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, November 10 2019:
Acting on an specific information, members of Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Committee (WBCC) launched a massive drive in and around Ikop lake since 3 am today and seized 9 bird trap nets with the help of the members of Lamlong Diamond Club, Khagabok Part-III, said a press release issued by Gen Secy, WBCC.
It further said that with the onset of winter season, many migratory birds have started moving to the area in search of food and to optimize their living condition and urged the public to show love and care towards them.
It cautioned all not to use any bird trap nets to catch such migratory birds including local and wild animals, otherwise the committee will take legal action agaisnt such perpetrators and sought support from various clubs, organizations, students union etc, to stop such illegal activities.