MARDAN: The Wildlife Department has installed special camera traps in Sarobi and Taza Gram Maira areas of Katlang tehsil to monitor the presence and movement of a wild animal reported in the area.
The initiative was launched on the directives of Ijaz Ali Shah, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Wildlife Mardan Division, as part of efforts to verify reports of wildlife activity and obtain reliable information about the animal’s movements.
Shabbir Ahmed, Deputy Wildlife Ranger at the Sakra Wildlife Range, Rustam, visited the relevant locations along with wildlife field staff. During the visit, a meeting was held at the hujra of former local nazim Taj Nawab, attended by Dr Hazrat Nawab, president of the Sarobi Committee, local elders and Wildlife Department officials.
Participants discussed the reported presence of the wild animal and measures to monitor the situation. The camera traps have been installed to collect evidence of the animal’s presence, track its movements and support informed decisions by wildlife authorities.
The Wildlife Department said it was closely monitoring the situation and urged residents to immediately inform the relevant authorities if they spot a wild animal in the area.
Officials also advised the public to avoid spreading or believing unverified reports and to cooperate with wildlife teams to ensure public safety and the appropriate protection of wildlife.
The monitoring initiative is expected to help authorities assess the situation on the basis of verified evidence and determine any further action required.
