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ATTOCK, Nov 25 (APP): Punjab Wildlife Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal hunting across Attock on Tuesday, imposing fines totaling Rs376,000 on multiple violators during a series of targeted raids conducted in various parts of the district.
According to APP correspondent, the special raid squad led by Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Attock Shahzaib Khurshid carried out successful operations aimed at curbing illegal hunting and the unlawful possession of protected wildlife species.
Several hunters were penalised for violations across different tehsils. In Jand, illegal hunting of partridges resulted in a fine of Rs140,500.
In Attock tehsil, illegal hunting of five pigeons led to a Rs40,000 penalty. In Pindigheb, unlawful possession of quails and partridges incurred fines amounting to Rs75,500.
Additional enforcement measures recovered nine quails and one black partridge, for which a further Rs120,000 fine was imposed.
Shahzaib Khurshid said the department remained committed to protecting wildlife and would continue indiscriminate action against violators. He urged citizens to report illegal hunting and cooperate with authorities to safeguard natural habitats.
The Wildlife Department spokesperson also appealed to the public to support conservation efforts and help curb unlawful activities threatening the region’s biodiversity.