Forest team busts bird racket

The Pune Forest Department has taken strict action against illegal wildlife trafficking by registering a case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in connection with the illegal possession of Alexandrine parakeets, also known as mountain parrots.

- Indu Bhagat

Based on information received during further investigation of a forest crime registered on Jan ll, a special team conducted a raid in the Kondhwa area of Pune city. The operation was carried out at Kausarbagh near Aai Mata Mandir in Malliknagar under the leadership of Forest Range Officer Suresh Varak. The action was taken under the guidance of Conservator of Forests Ashish Thakare, Deputy Conservator of Forests Mahadev Mohit