Poachers Nabbed for Owl poaching & illegal trade

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Poachers Nabbed for Owl poaching & illegal trade, Natureshepherds
October 11th 2018

Belagavi Territorial Forest Division - Golihalli Range foresters successfully nabbed the poachers involved in illegal trade of owls, which surge around Diwali festival

Inputs indicate that poaching & illegal trade of owls surge around Diwali festival. Demand for owls is usually to sacrifice on Diwali as it is believed to bring wealth & fortune. Owls are listed under Schedule IV of the WL Protection Act1972, hunting/trade of species is a crime.