Published On : Sat, Dec 24th, 2022
By Nagpur Today Nagpur News

8 boats, over one quintal fishing net captured in Totladoh Reservoir in Pench Tiger Reservoir

Nagpur: Cracking a whip on illegal fishing at Totladoh Reservoir a successful operation was carried out by the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) and wildlife staff of the Pench, Maharashtra after receiving a secret tip, here on Friday night.

During the operation, the team led by ACF Mahesh Parab, RFO Magesh Tate, RFO RFO Additional-Charge Sanjay Parikar RO confiscated 8 boats and 120 kg nets total with worth approx 4 lakhs. The manhunt of the boatmen is on as they flee, taking advantage of the darkness.

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To further augment the protection of the reservoir, all boats have been repaired. Drones are being used for monitoring the boats and regularly ambush operations are being taken up.

In a recently concluded interstate meeting with Pench MP, modality of joint interstate operations have also been planned. Most importantly, a secret fund is effectively utilized for creating an intelligence network.

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