17 arrested for fishing in Okhla bird sanctuary

Police have arrested 17 people here for allegedly fishing illegally in the Okhla bird sanctuary. Forest and police officials had carried out a search at the sanctuary late last night after receiving information about the activity in the restricted area.

Divisional Forest Officer of Gautam Buddh Nagar, H V Girish said fishing nets and live fish of the Mangur and Rohu variety were seized from the accused. A case under sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 has been registered.