Shocking Inhumanity: Jorhat Forester Suspended for Outrageous Mistreatment of Deceased Hoolock Gibbon
Jorhat Forester Suspended for Inhumane Treatment of Dead Hoolock Gibbon
Jorhat, July 15: The Jorhat Forest Division has suspended forester Pankaj Hazarika following a disturbing incident involving a deceased Hoolock Gibbon in Mariani. The suspension was ordered by Jorhat District Forest Officer Nandha Kumar and is effective immediately, pending further investigation.
Hazarika, who was stationed at the Teteliguri Camp under the Meleng Division of the Holongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, faced public backlash after engaging in actions deemed inhumane. The rare Hoolock Gibbon was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle as it attempted to cross the Dhodar Ali Road. Upon receiving reports of the incident, a forest department team arrived at the scene for investigation and removal of the animal.
The controversy erupted when Hazarika was seen dragging the dead gibbon along the road using a motorcycle. This method of handling the already deceased and rare creature provoked widespread outrage and condemnation from the local community and wildlife activists.
Public pressure for strict disciplinary action mounted rapidly, urging the forest department to respond. The suspension of Hazarika underscores the department’s stance on ensuring humane treatment of wildlife, living or dead.
The incident has cast a spotlight on the need for better training and awareness among forest officials regarding wildlife handling protocols. The state forest department has initiated an inquiry to investigate the circumstances and ensure accountability.
This episode serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of endangered species like the Hoolock Gibbon and the critical importance of ethical wildlife management practices. Community and conservationist vigilance play a vital role in safeguarding Assam’s rich biodiversity.
Stay tuned for further developments on this critical issue impacting wildlife conservation efforts in Assam.
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