Two deer killed by suspected poachers in Rajasthan's Barmer; villagers stage protest
According to villagers, the suspected poachers killed two deer and allegedly tied the legs of one carcass before hanging it upside down from a tree.
Two deer allegedly fell victim to poachers in Rajasthan's Barmer district, prompting villagers to stage a protest demanding swift arrests, officials revealed. The incident took place on Friday night in the vicinity of Nehron Ki Nadi and Bisarniya villages, located within the Dhanau police station jurisdiction. Villagers claimed the poachers killed the deer and tied one carcass' legs before suspending it from a tree upside down.
Also Read: Poacher apprehended in Rajasthan’s Sariska Tiger Reserve; six remain at large: Police The suspects were reportedly in pursuit of a third deer when they encountered a cattle enclosure belonging to Kanwararam Choudhary. Villagers accused the poachers of utilizing an iron container filled with stones to emit sounds designed to lure deer.
Disturbed by the noise, cattle alerted the villagers, who subsequently raised an alarm. The suspects fled into the night. Following the occurrence, villagers assembled and initiated a sit-in protest, demanding the arrest of the accused and enhanced measures to safeguard wildlife. Upon receiving information, a Forest Department team, Dhanau police personnel, and Chohtan Circle Officer Jetharam arrived at the scene to commence an investigation.
Also Read: Assam: Suspected poacher killed in Kaziranga in crossfire with forest guards Villagers alleged that previous incidents of this nature had been reported, yet no appropriate action was taken against the perpetrators.
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