Assam: Two held for illegal bird hunting in Bajali

Guwahati: Forest officials apprehended two men for allegedly hunting birds in Doloi Gaon-Birbira village in Assam's Bajali district.

Officials said the accused, identified as Rabi Daimary (39) and Rahul Baro (22), were residents of Salbari in Baska district.

According to reports, the duo had been frequenting the area to hunt birds every morning. Locals, who had grown increasingly alarmed by poaching, set up a trap to catch the culprits red-handed. Upon being caught, they immediately alerted the forest department and the police.

Responding to the incident, forest officials and Bajali police rushed to the spot and arrested the two men. They were booked under the Wildlife Protection Act 2022 for their illegal hunting activities.

Forest officials recovered several dead birds and slingshots at the scene. The incident has sparked outrage among animal lovers in Bajali, who are demanding strict action against the poachers.