Leopard Poachers Penalized For Illegal Hunting
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published March 28, 2024 | 01:40 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Mar, 2024) The Forest Department in Nowshera took action on Thursday against poachers who had hunted down a leopard in the Shah Kot area.
The incident, captured in a video shared online by the poachers, once again highlighted the challenges faced by authorities in safeguarding rare wildlife, a private news channel reported.
In response, the department imposed a hefty fine of Rs250,000 on the poachers for their illegal act. This incident adds to a series of similar occurrences, underscoring the ongoing struggle to protect leopards in the region.
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