Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2020, 2:59 pm
Subject: Case No.36/2/16/2020
To: <cfr.pvchr@gmail.com>
| Case No.- 36/2/16/2020 |
| NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| (LAW DIVISION) |
| * * * |
| MANAV ADHIKAR BHAWAN, BLOCK-C, |
| G.P.O. COMPLEX, INA, NEW DELHI- 110023 |
| Fax No.: 011-24651332 Website: www.nhrc.nic.in |
| Date : 26/08/2020 |
| To, |
CHANGLANG ARUNACHAL PRADESH
| Sir/Madam, |
| The complaint dated 21/04/2020, received from LENIN RAGHUVANSHI in respect of GROUP OF HUNTERS, was placed before the Commission on 26/08/2020. Upon perusing the complaint, the Commission directed as follows: |
| This complaint be transmitted to the concerned authority for such action as deemed appropriate. The authority concerned is directed to take appropriate action within 8 weeks associating the complainant/victim and to inform him/her of the action taken in the matter. |
| 2. Accordingly, I am attaching scanned copy of the complaint for necessary action as per the directions of the Commission. |
| Yours faithfully Sd/- Danny Sharma ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (LAW) SB-2 Section Ph. No. 011-24663368 |
| CC to |
| Complainant Details: |
| Sd/- Danny Sharma ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (LAW) Ph. No. 011-24663368 |
From: PVCHR Communication <cfr.pvchr@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2020, 2:07 pm
Subject: Was Hungry, Felt Like Eating Meat', Arunachal Hunters Kill 10-Feet Cobra For Meal Amid Lockdown
To: cr.nhrc <cr.nhrc@nic.in>, <chairnhrc@nic.in>, NHRC <ionhrc@nic.in>, covdnhrc <covdnhrc@nic.in>
Cc: lenin <lenin@pvchr.asia>
'Was Hungry, Felt Like Eating Meat', Arunachal Hunters Kill 10-Feet Cobra For Meal Amid Lockdown
Senior forest officials in Itanagar confirmed the incident and said that the those who killed and consumed the snake meat have been identified.
Published: April 20, 2020 7:16 AM ISTBy India.com News DeskEmailEdited by Surabhi ShauryaEmailFollow
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing lockdown across the country, a video is being shared widely on social media, wherein a group of hunters was seen holding a 10-feet-long King Cobra that they killed for a feast in Naharlagun area of Arunachal Pradesh. Notably, several incidents of wild animals being killed for meal have been reported in northeastern states. Also Read - COVID-19 LIVE: India's Tally of Confirmed Cases Crosses 18,000-Mark, Death Toll Inches Closer to 600
"Because of the lockdown, no rice was left. I was hungry and felt like eating meat and so went to the jungle. Government officials please don't get offended, we usually don't do this," one of the 3 persons can be heard saying in the video. Also Read - Kriti Sanon Writes Poem on Coronavirus, Says Lockdown Made Her go Back to Writing Poetry
Senior forest officials in Itanagar confirmed the incident and said that the those who killed and consumed the snake meat have been identified. Also Read - Jennifer Winget's Beyhadh 2 to End, Makers Plan Abrupt Climax to Pull Down The Show Post Lockdown
"A forest team went to the place to inquire and was able to verify the snake had been killed and consumed. The forest personnel had to retreat as local residents surrounded them. The main accused who is from Kurung Kumey district is absconding," Hindustan Times quoted Arunachal deputy chief wildlife warden Umesh Kumar as saying.
Speaking to the Arunachal Times, CM Pema Khandu said that strict action would be taken against those who indulge in illegal hunting of wildlife. "Forest officials have been asked to ensure there is no hunting and illegal felling of trees during the lockdown period", he added.
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