17 arrested for fishing in Okhla bird sanctuary

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Press Trust of India Noida
Last Updated : May 12 2017 | 4:57 PM IST
Police have arrested 17 people here for allegedly fishing illegally in the Okhla bird sanctuary.
Forest and police officials had carried out a search at the sanctuary late last night after receiving information about the activity in the restricted area.
Divisional Forest Officer of Gautam Buddh Nagar, H V Girish said fishing nets and live fish of the Mangur and Rohu variety were seized from the accused.
A case under sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 has been registered.

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First Published: May 12 2017 | 4:57 PM IST

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