Man arrested in Bogura for destroying bird colony habitats by felling trees
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Police in Bogra’s Sherpur have arrested 65-year-old Azahar Ali in connection with the destruction of a protected nesting site for migratory birds in Ramnagar village, an area widely known as the “Bird Colony.”
Authorities apprehended the suspect late Friday night during a raid at his residence in Ramnagar. According to police reports, Ali attempted to evade capture by scaling a wall and fleeing into a nearby forest, but was tracked down and detained by officers shortly thereafter. He is scheduled to be produced before a court on Saturday.
The arrest follows a formal complaint filed last Tuesday by Mohammad Salahuddin Parvez, an official from the Sherpur range of the Forest Department. The complaint alleges that Ali cleared seven olive and pitraj trees on his private property, which served as nesting grounds for various bird species, including migratory Asian openbill storks. The clearing of the trees resulted in the destruction of numerous nests, eggs, and chicks.
Sub-inspector Shahadat Hossain of Sherpur Police Station, the investigating officer, confirmed that preliminary findings corroborated the allegations. Investigators have since collected forensic evidence from the site to support the ongoing legal proceedings.
The incident gained public attention after reports circulated on social media and in local news outlets, prompting widespread concern among environmentalists. Sohag Ray, president of the local conservation group Poribesh Protirakkha Sangstha, stated that the village had long been recognized as a sanctuary for migratory birds. According to local accounts, the destruction occurred on August 8, leading to significant loss of wildlife and habitats in the area.
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