Tamenglong district administration imposes total prohibition on hunting, catching, trapping, killing, injuring, possessing, transporting or selling Amur Falcons

District Magistrate of Tamenglong, Dr. L. Angshim Dangshawa has imposed a total prohibition on hunting, catching, trapping, killing, injuring, possessing, transporting or selling Amur Falcons in Tamenglong district.

The prohibition has been imposed following the arrival of large numbers of the migratory birds during their southbound migration.

The prohibitory order, issued on October 14 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aims to ensure the protection and conservation of Amur Falcons during their roosting period.

The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), locally known as “Kahuaipuina” or “Akhuaipuina,” is a migratory wild bird protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Under the act, hunting, capturing, killing, possessing, transporting or selling the protected bird is punishable,

The prohibition includes the use of air guns, catapults, firearms or any other means for hunting or causing harm to Amur Falcons or other protected wildlife.

As a part of the preventive measures, the district magistrate also directed residents of identified roosting and surrounding villages to deposit all air guns with their respective Village Authorities by October 20 stating that the deposited air guns will remain in safe custody until November 30, 2026, or until further orders.

The order specifically names the Village Authorities of Chiuluan, Khangchiuluan, Duigailong, Tamenglong Khunjao, Tamenglong Town, Bamgaijang, Namtiram, Namtiram-II, Dikiuram, Taijijang, Zeiladjang, Azuram, Chramram, Thiulon, Vanchengphai, Akhui, Sangrungpang, Tabanglong, Keikao, Sempang, Duiluan, Matung, Puching, Phallong, Sonram, Dailong, Lenglong, Konphung, Katang, Nheng, Ndai, Maruangpa, Renglong, Guangram and Raengkhung to ensure strict compliance.

The concerned Village Authorities have also been directed to submit reports on the collection of air guns to the District Magistrate’s office by October 22.

The order further warns that anyone found violating its provisions will be liable for action under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other applicable laws.

The Superintendent of Police, Tamenglong; Divisional Forest Officer, Tamenglong; Sub-Divisional Magistrates; Village Authorities; and other concerned officials have been directed to take necessary steps for the strict implementation of the order.