Task force to save animals from road mishaps

Chandigarh | Tuesday | 19th February, 2019

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A dedicated vehicle equipped with smooth hydraulic based lifting has been procured to transport rescue animals to new rescue centres, one at Nepali and Kansas forest. CHANDIGARH: Learning lesson from the tragic episode of Sambhar accident in November last year, the wildlife officials have taken a number of effective measures to deal with such accidents. Those who would refuse or show negligence will have to face punitive measures," Qayum told TOI.In a study of the past three years of wildlife accidents, 38 locations have been identified where animals suffered injuries in the accidents across the city. "Veterinary doctors of different areas such as Manimarja, Hallomajra, Dhanas etc are taken on board in handling wildlife cases. He has also devised Standard Operating procedures to deal with such accidents..