Wildlife Dept Kashmir Sounds Alert, Urge People To Follow SOPs

By Majid Nabi

Srinagar- Amid reports of wild animals moving into human habitations, the department of Wildlife Protection has sounded an alert, urging people living close to forest or grazing areas to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid man-animal conflicts.

The advisory comes days after leopards were spotted by the locals in city suburbs, prompting the authorities to constitute teams to capture the wild beast.

Wildlife department in its two minute and six second video advisory has said that the man-animal conflict can be easily prevented, if people take SOPs seriously and follow it dutifully.

“If people follow dos and don’ts, there will be less conflict between humans and leopards. Don’t let kids play alone outside, put the lights on around your house at night, do not litter around your house as dogs feed on garbage and their number increases day by day,” the advisory said, adding littering invites leopards to human habitats.

The advisory asked people not to plant grass around their homes or attend nature’s call in the open.

“It’s highly recommended to keep an eye on abandoned structures with fencing around and make sure there is no grass or hedge plant grown or any temporary shed erected  inside, keep such places neat and clean. Don’t roam around a dense forest alone and keep close vigil on cattle and pet animals and keep them in protected and concrete cowsheds,” the advisory says.

The department has also asked people to leave the animal being attacked and subsequently killed by leopard ‘unattended’ so as to avoid further losses.

“Don’t chase away or attack leopards. Instead, inform the wildlife protection department immediately. Let’s follow the SOPs and save life and property,” the advisory adds.

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