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Jaipur, Dec 05: The Forest department of the Rajasthan government on Saturday sounded a ”Red Alert” at all reserves, sanctuaries and parks in the state as incidents of hunting, poaching and animal traps have come to the fore.
The order comes against the backdrop of a camera trap footage showing a Ranthambore tiger, T-108, with a wire snare around its neck.
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Under the ‘Red Alert’, all forest officials have been directed to intensify search operations and seek local police assistance to nab hunters and criminals.
The department has cancelled leaves of all field officers, and directions have been issued for effective patrolling against illegal activities in protected areas.
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