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Poaching in Bannerghatta; deer killed, activists protest

According to the sources the deer was killed a couple of days ago.

Bengaluru: A deer was reportedly killed using snares in Ragihalli forest in Bannerghatta National Park. This is the second incident of poaching after July, when a headless deer carcass was found in the National Park.

According to the sources the deer was killed a couple of days ago. The incident of poaching comes in the backdrop of activists fighting against the draft to reduce the EcoSensitive Zone (ESZ) proposed by the union government.

Tree Doctor Vijay Nishanth spearheading the protest against the draft said, “This is very unfortunate and this is one of the reasons we do not want the ESZ to be reduced. If this applied the wildlife will be under threat. Human-animal conflict will increase. BNP requires a buffer zone that protects its rich biodiversity.”

Deers are poached for antlers and flesh. The proposed draft calls for the reduction of ESZ by 100 sq km.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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