Parrots recovered at Sakchi roundabout.
Jagran correspondent, Jamshedpur. The Forest Department in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand has achieved a major success against wildlife trafficking. While conducting a quick operation near Sakchi roundabout on Sunday evening, the department team seized a huge consignment of more than 100 parrots. These birds were illegally brought to Jamshedpur from Kolkata in West Bengal.
trap laid on secret information
The Forest Department had received concrete information from an informer on Sunday afternoon that a group of smugglers was going to enter the city from Kolkata carrying a large number of parrots. Based on the information, the department cordoned off Sakchi roundabout and surrounding areas. As soon as the smugglers got clues, the team caught them.
were cruelly imprisoned in cages
Even the officials were surprised to see the condition of more than 100 parrots recovered on the spot. These voiceless birds were brought with great cruelty by cramming them into small cages. Timely action taken by the Forest Department saved these birds from being sold illegally in the local market. The smugglers' plan was to supply these parrots to Sakchi market and other parts of the city.
Local network under investigation
The Forest Department is now busy investigating the entire network behind this smuggling. Officials say that it is being investigated as to who was to deliver this consignment in Jamshedpur and who are the local people involved in this gang. Legal action continues. At present, all the seized parrots have been taken to a safe place, where their health is being checked. A case has been registered against the arrested accused under the Wildlife Protection Act and legal action has been initiated. After this action took place in the busiest area of the city, the Forest Department has increased its vigilance so that such activities can be controlled in future.
We had received secret information that a consignment of parrots was being brought from Kolkata for supply in Sakchi area. Based on this information, the team took immediate action and seized the birds. Illegal wildlife trade is a serious crime, strict action will be taken against those involved under the Forest Act.