Category : Endangered Species | Location : Uttar Pradesh | Posted on 2023-07-24 22:53:34
Kaushambi police, arrested a fisherman for catching and killing a Gangetic dolphin that strayed into the Yamuna on the banks of Nasirpur village under Pipri police station of Kaushambi district
It is worth mentioning that Gangetic dolphin is considered an endangered species and the government is making efforts for its conservation. Hunting of Gangetic dolphin is completely banned and action is taken for its killing under Wildlife protection act 1972.