Uttarakhand forest department on alert; Suspected tiger poaching raises concerns

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Uttarakhand forest department on alert; Suspected tiger poaching raises concerns



The state is now on high alert to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of its wildlife.Speaking exclusively to TNIE, Uttarakhand’s Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal emphasised the importance of protecting the region’s wildlife, stating, “If the forest department finds itself in need of support from the state police or intelligence agencies, it should not hesitate to seek their assistance.””Our foremost priority must be to apprehend those who unlawfully hunt and threaten our precious wildlife, as their actions undermine the ecological balance and the rich biodiversity of our forests,” he said.”We are committed to ensuring that these hunters would be caught at any cost, as safeguarding our natural heritage is a responsibility we all share”, added minister Uniyal.



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