8 arrested on charges of illegal fishing
Eight marine fishermen were arrested in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary for illegal fishing. Forest officials seized seven trawling nets, 25kg of fish, a GPS, and two VHFs. The fishermen, from Balasore district, were booked under the Wildlife Protection Act and remanded in judicial custody after their bail was rejected.
Eight marine fishermen were arrested in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary for illegal fishing. Forest officials seized seven trawling nets, 25kg of fish, a GPS, and two VHFs. The fishermen, from Balasore district, were booked under the Wildlife Protection Act and remanded in judicial custody after their bail was rejected.
