WWF Pakistan says two Punjab wildlife dept officials killed in the line of duty

On Sunday two officers belonging to the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department had been shot dead by poachers.

Poachers armed with automatic weapons killed Inspector Manzoor and Constable Mushtaq from the special squad in Gujranwala region near Sialkot.

According to a statement by the WWF Pakistan, the officers had been killed while intercepting an attempt of illegal poaching of migratory birds.

WWF-Pakistan strongly condemned the killing of the two officers.

“WWF Pakistan stands with the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department and the families of martyrs in solidarity and strongly condemns this inhumane act,” the organisation tweeted. “WWF Pakistan urges stringent punishments against those found culpable and assures its full support.”

According to the CEO of WWF Pakistan Hammad Naqi, the brutal killing of the two officials is extremely sad and. He said that it was indeed a shocking news for the entire team of WWF Pakistan.

Commenting on the challenges faced by the field staff of the wildlife and forests departments, Khan added that ‘they work tirelessly to protect endangered and iconic wildlife species and their habitats’ most of which are in demand in the illegal wildlife trade market.

“These unsung conservation heroes regularly pay with their lives while trying to keep our natural treasures safe,” Khan said.

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