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Flamingo Flock Hunted at Rawal Lake
9 Jun
Summary
- A flock of flamingos was hunted down at Rawal Lake.
- Poachers exploited the absence of wildlife staff for firefighting.
- The incident is being investigated with evidence collected.
A flock of flamingos that had made a rare appearance at Rawal Lake was allegedly hunted down by poachers. The incident, which occurred on June 3, is being investigated by the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB). Poachers are suspected to have exploited the absence of IWMB staff who were occupied with seasonal firefighting in the Margalla Hills National Park.
Evidence, including discharged cartridges, has been collected from the site. The IWMB is working with the police to register a first information report (FIR) and is also considering the possibility that the birds were slaughtered and their meat consumed. This event is considered an ecological tragedy, as flamingos are rarely sighted at Rawal Lake during this season, and their killing could deter them from returning.
