A court today awarded five hunters 31 years of imprisonment under six sections of the Wildlife Protection Act for killing a tigress in Sariska reserve in 2004.
The five, however, will spent altogether seven years in jail as the sentences will run concurrently.
Additional chief judicial magistrate Himankani Gaud sentenced each of the five poachers to 31 years in jail, but they will remain behind bars for seven years.
Gaud also slapped a fine of Rs 1.30 lakh on the five.
The hunters -- Jeevan Ram, Juru, Luru, Ramjan and Taiyab -- had killed the tigress in Akbarpur range of Sariska.
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2 comments:
It is an encouraging news for wildlife enforcement agencies.Needs wider publicity.among wildlife enthusiasts also.
Very aptly said Sharath, it is really a great achievement for those who had been fighting against wildlife crime and illegal trade of wildlife derivatives. Kudos to all who were involved in this process of enforcement and prosecution.
I think if the cases are properly pursued, the positive results may increase.
Thanks for your comments.
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