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Crime
Nagaland Youth Rally Over Seized Great Barbet Wildlife Case
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:33 PM
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Youth from the Chakhesang community in Nagaland staged a rally demanding action after authorities seized a Great Barbet in a wildlife case.
On Thursday, youths from the Chakhesang tribe gathered in Nagaland to protest after wildlife officials seized a Great Barbet during an investigation into illegal wildlife trade.
The Great Barbet, protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, was reportedly caught during a raid targeting illicit wildlife trade. Authorities said the bird was seized as part of an ongoing investigation.
The protest, organized by local youth groups, demanded stricter enforcement and accountability for wildlife crimes. Organizers called for a review of the case and stronger protection for indigenous wildlife.
Police maintained order during the rally and assured that the investigation would continue. The incident has drawn attention to the growing issue of wildlife trafficking in the region.
The Great Barbet, protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, was reportedly caught during a raid targeting illicit wildlife trade. Authorities said the bird was seized as part of an ongoing investigation.
The protest, organized by local youth groups, demanded stricter enforcement and accountability for wildlife crimes. Organizers called for a review of the case and stronger protection for indigenous wildlife.
Police maintained order during the rally and assured that the investigation would continue. The incident has drawn attention to the growing issue of wildlife trafficking in the region.