Punjab Wildlife Department Seizes 7,700 Dead Birds during a large-scale operation in Khanewal, exposing a serious case of illegal wildlife trade in Pakistan. The consignment, trafficked from Karachi to Okara, included 4,304 sparrows, 3,200 mynas and bulbuls, 196 ducks, and two partridges. Authorities acted swiftly to stop further wildlife smuggling in Khanewal.
The operation was supervised by Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger Multan, Dr. Sajjad Hussain, and Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Khanewal, Munawar Hussain Najmi. Officials recovered the dead birds after setting up checkpoint operations on a passenger bus. The consignment was booked under Rafiq, a resident of Okara, and legal proceedings have begun under wildlife law enforcement Pakistan guidelines.
In a separate case in Attock district, Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Shahzaib Khurshid and his team arrested three suspects for illegal hunting and possession of urial and partridges. Authorities fined one individual Rs150,000 and filed legal action against another for circulating a social media video of urial hunting. These steps highlight the Punjab Wildlife Department’s commitment to wildlife conservation Punjab and biodiversity protection Pakistan.
Experts say illegal bird trafficking threatens local ecosystems and can drastically reduce species populations. Confiscated birds such as sparrows, mynas, and bulbuls are essential for maintaining ecological balance. Authorities continue wildlife ranger operations across the province to prevent future illegal hunting arrests and bird smuggling.
The Punjab Wildlife Department Seizes 7,700 Dead Birds to reinforce the region’s biodiversity protection. These actions help preserve Pakistan’s natural heritage for future generations.
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