Wildlife Laws Needs Protection

Of late, the wildlife laws of our country are no more sufficient in providing security to various endangered species. It seems that wildlife acts of yesteryears has lag behind to protect the rare and innocent animals from the claws of wildlife traders and smugglers.

Every region in India is facing the problem of poaching and Chandigarh is the latest one in it. In Chandigarh, one can easily witness the trading of wild animals which are already enlisted in protected groups.

Chandigarh serves as the transit point for poachers and smugglers. Recently, 15 turtles belonging to three protected species namely Indian Star Tortoise, Tent Turtle and Roofed Tiurtle are seized from Sector 37 in Chandigrah. This business was going on for last two years.

Police and activists for People For Animals (PFA) has conducted the raid. Incidents that took place a few years back has also reported seizure of large number of leopard skins and near about 2000 brushes made up of mongoose tails.

Beside Chandigarh, Ambala, Ropar, Panchkula and Kharar are also said to be the centres of this illegal trading.

So, its high time that our government must take some concrete steps to strengthen the wildlife laws.