Manipur: Poumai Naga tribe bans hunting, forest fires in Senapati

Imphal: The Poumai Naga tribe of Purul village in Manipur has decided to ban hunting, trapping, and killing of wild animals and birds within their territory.

The tribe has also set aside a portion of their forest as a conservation reserve.

These decisions were made during a general body meeting organized by the Purul (Hiimai) Union.

The meeting also resolved to prohibit forest fires and other harmful activities in and around the village and forests.

The Poumai Naga tribe, with a population of around 7000, has adopted these measures to protect their forests and wildlife in accordance with the Manipur Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

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To enforce these rules, the Purul Union has announced fines for violators. Individuals found setting or starting fires in the forest will be fined Rs 60,000.

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Those caught hunting wild animals or birds will face a fine of Rs 20,000. Hunting tools and weapons will be seized, and the use of batteries, dynamite, chemicals, or explosives for fishing is strictly prohibited.

Outsiders caught hunting or killing wildlife within the jurisdiction of Purul village will be fined Rs 20,000 and their tools or weapons will be confiscated.

Informers who report violations will be rewarded with half of the fine collected.