RPF Rescues 450 Live Frogs from Silchar Railway Station
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Synopsis
A Railway Protection Force team rescued 450 live frogs at Silchar Railway Station, Assam, highlighting their commitment to wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Key Takeaways
- 450 live frogs rescued by RPF at Silchar Railway Station.
- Frogs suspected to be collected from southern Assam.
- RPF acted responsibly by transferring frogs to DFO.
- Incident showcases RPF's role in wildlife protection.
- Ongoing wildlife smuggling issues from Myanmar.
Silchar (Assam), April 20 (NationPress) In a remarkable initiative aimed at wildlife conservation, personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) successfully rescued 450 live frogs during a dedicated operation conducted at Silchar Railway Station, officials reported on Sunday.
The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, stated that RPF personnel from the Silchar Post, part of the Lumding Division of NFR, managed to recover and rescue 450 live frogs, which are believed to have been gathered from various areas in southern Assam.
During the operation, the RPF discovered three unclaimed bags left unattended near Platform no-1. Upon inspection, each bag was found to house approximately 150 live frogs, culminating in a total of 450 frogs. Despite the RPF's diligent efforts, no one came forward to claim ownership of the bags and their contents, Sharma indicated.
In a swift and responsible manner, the RPF team facilitated the safe transfer of the rescued frogs to the custody of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Barak Valley Wildlife Division, Silchar, for proper rehabilitation and further actions.
This incident underscores the proactive role of the RPF in not only ensuring the safety of passengers and railway assets but also in contributing to the protection of wildlife and the environment.
The Northeast Frontier Railway remains dedicated to maintaining safety and promoting ecological balance through ongoing vigilance and collaboration with environmental agencies, the CPRO noted.
Various exotic wildlife species from Myanmar are often trafficked primarily through Mizoram and Manipur. On April 2, the Assam Rifles, in conjunction with officials from the Mizoram Forest Department, rescued numerous exotic wildlife species and apprehended three Myanmar nationals in Champhai district of the northeastern state.
Security forces intercepted the smuggling of exotic wildlife and detained three individuals from Myanmar as they attempted to enter India with concealed containers.
A spot check conducted alongside independent witnesses and forest officials resulted in the seizure and rescue of three Patagonian Maras, 24 African Spurred Tortoises, and one Albino Burmese Python. The estimated worth of the confiscated wildlife was around Rs 1.31 crore, as reported by a defense spokesperson.
The rescued wildlife, along with the apprehended individuals, was handed over to the Forest Department in Champhai for further investigation and legal action.
In the past, law enforcement agencies have recovered various exotic wildlife species smuggled from Myanmar. The Chin state of Myanmar serves as a hub for trafficking a range of drugs, exotic animals, and other contraband through six districts in Mizoram: Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip. Mizoram shares an unfenced border of 510 km with Myanmar and 318 km with Bangladesh.
