Manipur takes steps to protect Amur falcons as more birds start arriving
The Hindu
Tamenglong District Collector Hungyo Worshing has issued an order that all air guns be deposited with the village authorities before October 31.
A large number of Amur falcons have started arriving in Tamenglong district of Manipur bordering Nagaland, official reports said. Bird lovers and Forest Department officials feel that despite massive awareness campaigns some people have been catching these winged visitors coming from countries as far as 30,000 km.
To protect the birds, Tamenglong District Collector Hungyo Worshing has issued an order that all air guns be deposited with the village authorities before October 31. The authorities have been asked to submit a report on the action taken. The order added that the air guns would be kept in the custody of the village authorities till the falcons leave Manipur, which is usually around November 30.
A person catching Amur falcon for consumption or sale is liable to be punished under Sections 50 and 51 of The Manipur Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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