17 Arrested for Illegal Migratory Bird Poaching in Majuli

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A distressing incident of migratory bird poaching has emerged from the river island of Majuli
A joint operation conducted by the Forest Department and police has exposed a horrifying case poaching
Reports reveal that the poaching network used toxic substances to kill nearly fifty migratory birds

Digital Desk: Amidst the nationwide celebrations of Republic Day, a distressing incident has emerged from the river island of Majuli.

A joint operation conducted by the Forest Department and police in the Chumaimari and Komar Gaon areas of Majuli has exposed a horrifying case of migratory bird poaching.

Reports reveal that the poaching network used toxic substances to kill nearly fifty migratory birds.

Acting on a tip-off, authorities raided the area and successfully arrested 17 individuals involved in the crime, including 13 men and 4 women. The prime suspect has been identified as Kalim Uddin from Barpeta.

During the operation, police seized toxic substances and a significant quantity of duck feathers, which stand as critical evidence of the illegal activities.

The Forest Department has registered a case against the accused under stringent provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and the Assam Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2009, under Jengraimukh Range/Wildlife C/N 01/26.

The 17 accused have been handed over to the custody of the Forest Department. This mass killing of migratory bird has sparked widespread outrage among nature lovers and conservationists.