Illegal hunting cases

LAHORE

During the last seven years, Punjab Wildlife Department recovered Rs 66.78 million fine from illegal hunters and other violators booked in 22,994 cases. This was said by Wildlife and Parks Punjab Director General Khalid Ayaz during a visit to Lahore Zoo on Sunday. He said that the officers concerned had been directed to pursue the pending cases on priority basis and make requests to the courts for early decisions. He visited the Zoo and Lahore Safari Park to review the security arrangements and to check the facilities being provided to the visitors. Wildlife Headquarters Deputy Director Naeem Bhatti and Lahore Zoo Director Shafqat Ali were also present.