Chitral Gol National Park with a total area 7,000 acre had only four
watchmen performing duties. Wildlife department had been making consistent
efforts to protect the Markhors – Capra falconeri (endangered species) which had
increased from 195 in 1991 to 1,364 last year. However on February 20, some
unidentified hunters escaped after shooting a Markhor – said to be worth Rs 9.5
million – in the Birmoghlasht Mountains of Chitral. In an attempt to stop
illegal hunting Peshawar High Court directed the chief conservator to send a
summary regarding release of funds used to equip wildlife watchers with arms.
April 11, 2013
http://tribune.com.pk/story/533784/markhor-hunting-phc-asks-govt-to-allocate-funds-for-wildlife-protection/
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