Man fined Rs.5000 for poaching at Keibul Lamjao
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 16 2011:
Apart from confiscating his SBBL gun, CJM Bishnupur, in a ruling passed today, has imposed a fine of ' 5000 to a man caught while hunting animals in the Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Md Chaoba (40) of Phaobakchao under Mayang Imphal PS was arrested by a team of police and guards of the Park from Ngakrakom area while poaching in the park on April 23 last year.
A SBBL gun loaded with 10 live rounds was seized from him.
He had been charged of intruding into the park area where hunting is restricted under sections 31 and 34 of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 .
The hearing of the case was conducted at the CJM's court in Bishnupur.
Advocate K Rabei, government counsel, charged Chaoba of hunting wildlife in the park producing evidence to prove the charges levelled against Chaoba.