Wildlife dept nabs six poachers

DERA GHAZI KHAN: A raiding squad from the wildlife department arrested six poachers and recovered hunting materials from them during an operation to save falcons and quails in Rojhan Desert area of Rajanpur district.



Dera Ghazi Khan Wildlife Department Deputy Director Sajjad Hussain told The Express Tribune that hunting season usually begins from mid-September but they had dispatched their teams earlier. The poachers were identified as Farhat, Mir Samandar, Mir Khamisa, Muhammad Mujahid, Muhammad Safdar and Muhammad Akhtar. “All six men have been arrested and action will be taken against them according to the law.”  Sajjad Hussain pointed out that seven Laggar falcons were also taken into custody.

“A tape recorder has been confiscated from the accused which he used to attract the birds,” he disclosed.



He said a gun was also seized from two of the men who were hunting migratory birds. The wildlife official said falcons from Rajanpur carry a high price tag that runs into millions. He warned citizens that wildlife officials and inspectors had been directed to take stern action against those involved in illegal hunting.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 31^st, 2018.