Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Sambar killed for its meat Gurminder Singh Grewal Samrala, October 24 A sambar that ventured out in the fields was killed by some persons for its meat. Forest department officers reached the scene, but the hunters fled. They, however, managed to take away its horn, which was cut using a sharp-edged weapon. The police registered a case under the Wildlife Protection Act on the complaint of employees of the forest department. According to information, the sambar had came out from the forest area falling along the Sutlej in search of grass, but Jinder of Sikanderpur village, along with some friends, allegedly killed it after a long chase. In the meantime, villagers informed forest guard Balbir Singh, but before they could do something, the accused killed it and fled. Hunters remain in the search of wild animals because some of their parts are used in " desi " medicines. Forest officer Mahavir Singh said there was shortage of staff, but the department was trying its best to save wild animals with the help of people of the area. From the bank of Sirhind Canal to the bank of the Sutlej, only one guard and 10 daily wage earners have been deployed. This area stretches up to 50 km and they work from from 8 am to 5 pm. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20081025/ldh1.htm#2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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