Thoubal, December 13 2025: In continuation of their relentless drive to curb poaching of wildlife, Thoubal Forest Range staff recovered 12 bird traps today.

The drive was carried out early this morning in the vulnerable regions of Moijing Makha Leikai Ekop Pat in Thoubal Forest Range under the guidance of Range Officer Dineschandra Salam and led by L Samananda, Mayai Keithel Beat Officer and Kh Herojit, Yairipok Beat Officer.

While patrolling the area, the team found and seized the 12 bird traps.

A dead bird was also discovered in one of the seized traps.

The recovered carcass was buried at a suitable location.

L Samananda has urged people to stop laying traps to capture birds.

The drive was conducted under the supervision of Thoubal Forest Division DFO Dr Leishangthem Jeeceelee.

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