Pasighat, May 13 -- Demonstrating a commitment to wildlife preservation that could inspire others, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Arunachal Pradesh today surrendered his licensed 12-bore SBBL gun.

Dr. Tagat Taggu, who works at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) and is a resident of Bilat village in East Siang district, handed over the gun to Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu.

Explaining his action, Dr. Taggu stated that his sole motive was to protect wildlife and discourage its killing.

He also hoped his initiative would encourage others to recognize their role in safeguarding nature. This voluntary surrender echoes the statewide Airgun Surrender Abhiyan, launched a year and two months ago by former Mini...