Qazi Shoaib Khan
ATTOCk, OCT 14 /DNA/ – Like the rest of Punjab, the Wildlife Department in Pindi Gheb has also intensified its crackdown against illegal hunters, imposing fines totaling Rs. 750,000, which have been deposited into the national treasury. In addition, several hunters have been arrested and sent to jail.
According to details, following the directives of the Government of Punjab to ensure the protection of wildlife, the Pindi Gheb Wildlife Department, under the clear instructions of Deputy Chief Wildlife Rawalpindi Arifa Batool and Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Attock Shahzaib Khurshid, carried out successful raids. The raids were led by Senior Wildlife Ranger in charge of Pindi Gheb, Shoukat Khan, along with his team, resulting in fines amounting to Rs. 750,000 and the arrest of several hunters involved in illegal hunting.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, the Wildlife Department in-charge said that the department is fully committed to protecting wildlife and ensuring the preservation of endangered bird species. He issued a stern warning to those violating the law, urging them to refrain from illegal hunting, otherwise, strict action would be taken against them.
