Key Takeaways
- Iman Ali, a famous TikToker, fined Rs. 90,000 for illegal hunting promotion.
- Punjab Wildlife Rangers conducted a province-wide crackdown on wildlife crimes.
- Authorities seized 36 netting gears and recovered nearly two dozen wild birds.
Punjab Wildlife Rangers have imposed a fine of Rs. 90,000 on TikToker Iman Ali for allegedly promoting illegal hunting through social media posts.
Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Mirza Abid Hussain took action in Chakwal after Iman Ali shared pictures of illegal hunting activities.
The crackdown, which targeted various districts across Punjab, also resulted in fines for other individuals involved in illegal hunting and possession of protected birds.
In Chakwal, a quail hunter was fined Rs. 30,000, while legal proceedings were initiated against another person for illegally keeping 14 peacocks.
Authorities recovered nearly two dozen wild birds and seized 36 netting gears used for hunting quails and falcons during the operations.
Across Punjab, 30 suspects were challaned, with a total of 27 suspects collectively fined Rs. 919,000, while cases were registered against two others.
Wildlife teams also took action against illegal hunters and traders in Sahiwal, Attock, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujranwala, Khushab, Narowal, Multan, and Nankana Sahib.
The recovered peacocks were shifted to Jauharabad Wildlife Park, highlighting the authorities' efforts to protect local wildlife.
