You were deeply affected by the information that you received after watching a show on National
Geographic channel recently on the rising menace of poaching tigers in Indian forest reserves. Write a
letter to the editor of a leading national daily, requesting him to publish an article in his newspaper on this
issue, to create awareness among Indians.
[Formal letter ]
Answers
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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 ,
Raman Sharma .
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Answer:
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.
Your Faithfully
Vishva Patel