What actions are being taken at Akera-Kotla Lake?

Surveillance has been intensified, and illegal nets used for trapping birds have been removed following NGT directions.

Why was the National Green Tribunal involved in Nuh's Kotla Lake?

The NGT intervened after a petition alleged rampant bird poaching and encroachment at the wetland.

Are migratory birds being hunted at Akera-Kotla Lake?

Yes, an FIR was registered last month for hunting migratory birds, and vigilance has been increased.

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NGT Orders Action: Wildlife Squad Raids Nuh Lake for Bird Poaching

13 Jan

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Summary

NGT directed intensified surveillance and removal of illegal nets at Akera-Kotla Lake.
A petition alleged rampant bird poaching and encroachment at the unrecognised wetland.
FIR registered last month for hunting migratory birds prompts increased vigilance.

NGT Orders Action: Wildlife Squad Raids Nuh Lake for Bird Poaching

Surveillance at Akera-Kotla Lake in Nuh has been significantly increased following directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). A wildlife department team conducted a survey and successfully removed illegal nets intended for trapping migratory birds. This action is part of a report being submitted to the tribunal.

The NGT's intervention came after an activist filed a petition detailing rampant bird poaching, encroachment, and a lack of legal protection for the Kotla-Akera wetland. Despite being a vital habitat for migratory species, the site remains unrecognised. Notices have been issued to both the Centre and the Haryana government concerning the plea.