Port Blair, March 1: An information regarding presence of foreign poachers near Loha Tikrey, of Kalighat was received. Reacting swiftly, Insp. Anirudra Mondal and his team was deployed to conduct Anti-poaching operation. The team conducted an extensive search and ambushed near Loha Tikrey creek. The tireless team noticed poachers’ movement and immediately jumped into action. The team 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 01 Myanmar poacher along with one engine dinghy which was kept hidden deep in pailoon creek.

The apprehended poacher has been brought to PS Kalighat and will be handed over to PS CCS for further investigation. The Anti-poaching team continues its search operation for more poachers.

The entire operation was carried out under the vigilant supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP (D) N&MA.

The general public and fisherman 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 secretly and they will be suitability rewarded for their brave act.