Qazi Shoaib Khan
Attock ; 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.