Diglipur, July 13: Five more foreign poachers were apprehended during the on-going anti-poaching operation near Loha Tikrey come under PS Kalighat jurisdiction. A team of A&N Police SI Dhiraj Kishan, HCs Khokan Ch.Das, Alaxander, Cts Rakesh Chander Rathore, Raj Kamal and PCs Elazier & P.K Mohd. Zunaid under the supervision of Insp. Anirudra Mondal have been sent to conduct anti-poaching operation near Loha Tikrey where more foreign poachers were suspected to be hidden. Successful apprehension of 11 foreign poachers from the earlier operations, SI Dhiraj Kishan’s team too conducted a massive search at sea and land near the Loha Tikrey area, and on 12.07.2023, during search, the team noticed movement of poachers in 02 Nos. engine dinghies near Loha Tikrey. Responding rapidly, the team cautioned them to stop but on seeing the team, the poachers tried to flew away but the team risking their lives in the creek, courageously chased them and successfully apprehended 05 foreign poachers and seized 2 Nos. engine dinghies containing large quantity of sea cucumber and other survival articles.

All apprehended poachers were brought to PS Kalighat and for enquiry. The poachers will be handed over to PS CCS for further investigation. The entire operation was carried out under supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP (D) N&MA.

The exemplary bravery shown by the anti-poaching team have been lauded and they will be suitably rewarded.

The general public and fisherman who are venturing in sea is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to sighting of foreign boats/nationals to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. Their identity will be kept secretly and they will be suitability rewarded for their brave act.