Port Blair, July 09: Poaching by Foreigners in the Islands territories is one of the major challenges for the Police in North and Middle Andaman District. Foreign Poachers from Myanmar are coming to collect sea wealth from A&N islands which have immense value in the international market.
On 07/07/2023 information regarding the presence of foreign poachers near Loha Tikrey was received. Reacting swiftly, a team consisting of Insp. Anirudra Mondal, HC/ Khokan Das & Cts Rajkamal, Vikash, Bhusai, Gopal, Ganeshwar and HG Gautam Saha were formed to conduct Anti-poaching operations. The team conducted an extensive search and ambushed near Loha Tikrey creek. The tireless team noticed poachers’ movement in the mid-night. The team immediately jumped into action and tried to stop the poachers, but they did not stop and tried to escape into dense mangroves. The courageous Police team chased them and apprehended 02 Myanmar poachers along with their engine dinghy containing large quantities of sea cucumber & edible articles.
Then the team continued its search operation suspecting more poachers. After a long hour search at nearby areas they succeed in apprehending 01 more Myanmar poachers along with one engine dinghy containing sea wealth. All apprehended poachers were brought to PS Kalighat and later handed over to PS CCS for further investigation. The entire operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP (D) N&MA who was continuously connected with the anti-poaching team through satellite phone.
The exemplary bravery shown by the anti-poaching team has been lauded and they will be suitably rewarded.
The general public and fishermen who are venturing in sea are requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to sighting of foreign boats/nationals to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. Their identity will be kept secret and they will be suitably rewarded for their brave act.
