Falcon Poacher Held and Fined in Muzaffargarh
MUZAFFARGARH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 27, 2026) An attempt to illegally hunt a falcon was foiled in Kot Sultan, where a poacher was arrested on the spot and fined Rs.80,000 here on Sunday.
Wildlife Tehsil Inspector, Jmshaid Khan, along with Circle Incharge Moeed Yousaf, conducted a raid at Nashaib Uth Mahar in Kot Sultan and caught the hunter while illegally hunting a falcon. The Wildlife Department team took legal action against the poacher and imposed a fine of Rs.80,000 on the spot.
Wildlife officials stated that efforts to intensify the crackdown against wildlife poaching were ongoing. They assured continuous action against the illegal hunting of falcons and other rare birds without any discrimination.