The Forest Department expressed strong displeasure over tying mute animals in the forest and leaving them to become prey to leopards.
The patrolling team of Lachhiwala forest range found a dog tied with a chain in the forest near Jhadound village. After which the department members were shocked.
This is the same area where the local villagers are patrolling with the forest department regarding the movement of elephants and leopards.
The department officials are angry with the act of leaving the dog tied with a chain in the forest. A leopard may come to eat the dog.
Let us tell you that recently the movement of a leopard was captured in the CCTV camera. Due to which the villagers are getting quite worried.
Forest Officer of Lachhiwala, Ghanananda Uniyal said that tying mute animals in the forest and leaving them to become prey to leopards is extremely dangerous.
The department will not tolerate such acts. If anyone is caught doing such activities, legal action will be taken. He said that the dog tied with the chain has been freed.
Also, patrolling is being increased in the area.
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