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Earlier, the Forest Department had captured a bison that had entered a residential area in Maruthayi, Mattannoor. But, locals later alleged that this animal was released near human settlements in the Aaralam forest.
Gadgil said the WLPA prioritises wildlife over citizens' rights.
The research team that has been collecting data on the weekends found out that the signal from the radio collar had been stuck in the same place for two days.
The Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill empowers the Chief Wildlife Warden to order the shooting or tranquilisation of wild animals that attack humans.
The ₹10 crore project was materialized by using ₹2 crore from Minister OR Kelu’s infrastructure development fund and the remaining sum from KIFB.
The Bill has been devised as a way to manage and mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Once declared vermin, such animals can be killed without restriction, and their meat can even be consumed.
A police constable on night guard duty narrowly escaped an attack by firing two shots into the air, forcing the animal to retreat into a nearby teak plantation.
On being alerted by locals, officials from the Vellamunda Forest Section and members of the Mananthavady Rapid Response Team (RRT) arrived and captured the animal.
The rescued birds have been identified as Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri), easily recognised by the distinctive red ring around their necks.
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