Diglipur, July 9: Poaching by Foreigners in the Islands territories is one of the major challenge 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 international market.

On 07/07/2023 information regarding 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 was formed to conduct Anti-poaching operation. 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 quantity of sea cucumber & edible articles.

Then the team continued its search operation suspecting for more poachers. After a long hour search at nearby areas they succeed in apprehension of 01 more Myanmar poacher 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 in continuously connected with the anti-poaching team through satellite phone.

The exemplary bravery shown by the anti-poaching team have been lauded and they will be suitably rewarded.

The general public and fisherman who are venturing in sea is 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.