Abdul Khaliq Qurehi Abbottabad
Wildlife divisions successfully arrested two individuals responsible for two incidents of common leopard killings at Galiyat in Abbottabad district where reportedly three leopards were found dead in two different incidents.
Sardar Muhammad Nawaz, SDFO Wildlife Abbottabad while confirming the arrest of the accused who were identified as Muhammad Irshad, Zafeer Ahmad and Zaheer resident of Khaira Gali, Barain. Pervaiz and Hazrat Wali shah, Pattan Kalan Thandiyani were also taken in custody.
The arrest of these three individuals involved in the leopard killing at Barain, and the subsequent apprehension of two suspects from Thandiyani, marks a significant achievement in the ongoing efforts to combat wildlife crime within the region. These incidents had sparked outrage among locals and conservationists alike, as the common leopard is an endangered species protected by law.
The accused individuals have now been charged under various sections of the KP Wildlife and Biodiversity Act 2015. The Wildlife authorities are currently conducting thorough interrogations to gather additional information and ensure no stone is left unturned in the investigation.
