Haldwani, April 20 -- Locals and members of the Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti (CGVS) observed the 64th death anniversary of hunter-conservationist Jim Corbett here on Friday.

They garlanded his bust at the Corbett museum in Kaladhungi and recalled his contributions especially to the Kaladhungi and Chhoti Haldwani areas.

Office bearers of the CGVS reiterated their commitment to walk the path of love for wildlife as advocated by Corbett. Children were informed in detail about the life of the hunter-conservationist on the occasion.

Head of the CGVS, Rajkumar Pande said that Corbett had a deep attachment for forests and wild animals. Once a famous hunter, he later shunned hunting and preferred to capture wild animals using a camera. He also reca...