BAJHANG, Feb. 10 -- With the onset of snowfall in the mountainous regions, there has been an increase in the incidents of poaching of wild animals that wander to human settlements in search of warmth. Wild animals including Himalayan tahr, deer, antelopes, lophophorus, kalij pheasant, tigers, and bears that come close to human habitats during winter are being openly hunted.

Extensive poaching activities are currently underway in the areas of Suil Mayana, Pugar, Kailash, Naura, Waril, Kotdewal, Mashta, Sunikot Dhamena, Dantola, Kada, Dahbagar, Bhamchaur, Surma, Daulichaur, and other regions within Jayaprithvi Municipality of the district. Similarly, the meat of these poached animals is being sold at inflated prices in Chainpur, the distri...