Flamingos’ killing at Islamabad’s Rawal Lake raises alarm
ISLAMABAD: A flock of flamingos resting at Rawal Lake was hunted down by poachers with the help of locals, raising concerns among environmentalists. “We also have evidence that poachers also killed other medium-sized water birds such as the magnificent coots and moorhens,” said an official of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB). Most of the IWMB staff was engaged with seasonal firefighting efforts in the Margalla Hills National Park, the official said, adding that
A group of flamingos that had been resting at Rawal Lake in Islamabad were reportedly killed by poachers, with local assistance. The incident, which occurred on June 3rd, is believed to have taken advantage of reduced wildlife board staff presence due to firefighting duties. Approximately 12 to 13 flamingos may have been killed, along with other water birds like coots and moorhens. A bird photographer initially reported the event, and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has submitted a report and collected evidence, including spent cartridges, to the assistant commissioner for investigation and potential registration of a First Information Report (FIR).
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting wildlife, particularly rare migratory species, in urban areas and underscores the need for robust enforcement against poaching.
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