write a letter to Hindustan times to create awareness about poaching of wildlife at Jim Corbett National Park
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56, MG Road
Greater Kailash
New Delhi-110003
01-07-2016
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Subject: The Menace of Poaching at Indian Wildlife Reserves
Dear Sir
This is with reference to a show on a National Geographic Channel, regarding poaching at wildlife
reserves in India and the role that the wildlife mafias are playing. The situation is a cause of concern
to all, as more and more animals in these reserves are falling prey to man's greed and callousness.
The wildlife mafias have penetrated the very heart of famous animal reserves like Jim Corbett
National Park. The killing of tuskers has become rampant, resulting in a sharp fall in the number of
elephants at this reserve. All indications prove that the police are either hand-in-glove with the poachers, or are doing very little to trace the men responsible for such a crime. Rising prices of ivory
and the popularity of Indian ivory in foreign markets has led to the killings of these animals.
The stark reality struck recently, with the killing of Rhinos in Kaziranga, during the visit of Prince
William and his wife. The practice of culling of neelgais, and of leopards which stray into human
habitations, is not just a heinous crime, but is also harmful to the environment.
The government needs to make stricter laws against poaching. Harsh steps against the criminals and
increased awareness among the masses can help the issue. After all, it is our duty to protect our
animal reserves.
I hope that timely action by the concerned authorities will contain the damage already done and
create safer habitats for animals.
Yours faithfully
ABC