Hunting banned in Tamenglong
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IMPHAL, Oct 14 : The Tamenglong District Magistrate has imposed an immediate and total ban on hunting, catching, killing, and selling of Amur Falcon in the district and surrounding areas.
The District Magistrate, in an order, also directed that all air guns in the district be deposited at their respective village authorities viz Chiuluan, Khangchiuluan, Duigalong, Tamenglong Khunjao, Tamenglong Town, Bamgaijang, Namtiram I and II, Dikiuram, Taijijang, Zeldajang, Azuram, Thiulon, Vanchengphai, Akhui, Sangrungpang, Tabanglong, Keikao, Sempang, Duiluan, Matung, Puching, Phallong, Sonram, Dailong, Lenglong, Konphung, Dikiuram, Katangm Nhengm Ndai, Maruangpa, Renglong, Guangram, Raengkhung, Taobam (including several border villages in Nungba) until the last flock of Amur Falcon leaves their roosting sites or till November 30 whichever is earlier.
Any person violating the prohibitory order will face action under the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, it said.
The District Magistrate, in an order, also directed that all air guns in the district be deposited at their respective village authorities viz Chiuluan, Khangchiuluan, Duigalong, Tamenglong Khunjao, Tamenglong Town, Bamgaijang, Namtiram I and II, Dikiuram, Taijijang, Zeldajang, Azuram, Thiulon, Vanchengphai, Akhui, Sangrungpang, Tabanglong, Keikao, Sempang, Duiluan, Matung, Puching, Phallong, Sonram, Dailong, Lenglong, Konphung, Dikiuram, Katangm Nhengm Ndai, Maruangpa, Renglong, Guangram, Raengkhung, Taobam (including several border villages in Nungba) until the last flock of Amur Falcon leaves their roosting sites or till November 30 whichever is earlier.
Any person violating the prohibitory order will face action under the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, it said.