Wildlife hunting banned by Phiro and Totsu villages under Wokha district in Nagaland.

The  chairmen of the village councils of Phiro and Totsu – Yanpemo Tungu and Mhabemo Ennio  respectively in a joint statement have warned the people of the Villages  not to indulge in wildlife hunting in areas under their jurisdiction and any sort of violation of the notice would result to a penalty of a fine of Rs 20,000.

Also as per reports , all the items will be ceased and strict  action would be initiated. Hence the people have been asked to cooperate  inorder to avoid any stern measures against  them.

Reportedly , Nagaland government had adopted the wildlife protection act 1972 with effect from December 18, 1981. And under this act, hunting of wild animals/birds within the territorial jurisdiction of Nagaland is strictly prohibited.