Paocher held with arms
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 04 2015 :
The Unique Wildlife Protection Committee, Manipur, arrested one Md Chesam Majibulaha (35), s/o (L) Ch Iramuddin of Sekmaijin Hangoon Awang, Mayang Imphal, for hunting wild birds at Khoidum Pat, Sekmaijin Khunou area today.
In a statement issued by the Unique Wildlife Protection Committee, Manipur, one dead Common Moorhen (Uren) and a Common Coot (Nganu Porom), one single barrel gun with 2 live rounds and 2 spent cartridges were also seized from Majibulaha's possession.
Majibulaha along with all the recovered items have been handed over to the Range Forest Officer, Hqs, Central Forest Division.
So far, the committee in coordination with Central Forest Division, Mantripukhri has recovered nine trap nets and two guns used for paoching birds.
The committee has appealed to all the concerned to extend support in protecting waterbirds and conserve environment.