A 48-year-old man was arrested with a country-made gun in Nirona: Suspected poaching of migratory birds in Chhari Dhandh; Police seize gun worth Rs 1,000

Action is being intensified by the police to curb the illegal hunting activities of wildlife and exotic migratory birds in the sanctuary areas of Kutch. Meanwhile, the Nirona police have got a significant success during patrolling. The police have nabbed one Isman with an illegal country-made gun from the Uttaradi Sim area of Nirona village and took legal action against him under the Arms Act. According to the information received from the police, the team including Sub-Inspector KH Ahir was investigating in the Uttaradi Sim area of Nirona village. Meanwhile, Hussain Sahu Sora (48 years old, resident of Nirona, Nakhatrana) was nabbed with an illegal country-made gun. The police seized a country-made gun worth approximately Rs 1,000 from him. During the preliminary police operation, details have come to light that the man had set out with the intention of hunting. However, a legal investigation and action has been taken in the matter. It is worth mentioning that during the winter season, exotic migratory birds arrive in the Chhari Dhandh area under the limits of Nirona police station. Crimes related to poaching of birds have been registered in the area in the past as well. Keeping in view the protection of birds and wildlife, the police have warned of strict action against such elements.