Man apprehended for killing migratory ducks
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, November 03 2026:
In a joint operation, People for Animals (PFA) Manipur and Thoubal Forest Division apprehended an individual for killing migratory ducks using poison.
As per a press note by PFA Manipur, a total of 12 dead migratory ducks including 10 Lesser Whistling Teal and 2 common Teal have been recovered from the possession of the apprehended individual identified as Ningombam Chaoba of Thoubal Ningombam.
The joint team of PFA Manipur and Thoubal Forest Division led by Range Officer Hijam Martin Luwang went to the Ikop lake area from Thoubal Mini stadium side at around 5 am today morning to apprehend bird poachers acting on reliable inputs under the directives of District Forest Officer (DFO), Thoubal Forest Division, Dr Jeeceelee Leishangthem.
The team noticed that Ningombam Chaoba came from his farm carrying a sack.
Suspecting his actions, the team stopped him and checked the sack and found the 12 dead migratory ducks hidden beneath grass inside the sack.
Upon interrogation, Chaoba confessed that he killed the ducks by placing pesticide mixed paddy on water lily leaves to trap the birds.
For further investigation, Thoubal Forest Division has appealed for 5 days remand from the court.




