Officers
said forest remained closed for visitors during monsoon which is also
the mating season of the wild animals. Representative Image/AFP PHOTO
A
local television journalist, his cameraman and four others were
arrested for illegally entering Gir forest, Junagadh range, chasing
Asiatic lions and filming them.
Four of the accused persons have accused forest officers of “ill-treatment” during custody.
According to foresters, the incident took place on
Saturday when a patrolling team spotted the six accused filming the
illegal lion show. Officers said forest remained closed for visitors
during monsoon which is also the mating season of the wild animals.
“Six accused have been arrested under various
sections of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972,” said DT Vasavada, Chief
Conservator of Forest, Junagadh circle.
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