Gujarat: 75 wildlife and forest offences registered in Gir East, fines exceed Rs 13 lakh
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Gir East Forest Division has registered 75 offences linked to wildlife protection and forest violations and recovered more than Rs 13.30 lakh in fines over the past four months, as the Gujarat Forest Department steps up action against unauthorised entry, hunting, illegal timber transport and activities that could disturb wildlife.