A CORRESPONDENT
GAURISAGAR: The District Magistrate of Sivasagar, Dr MS Lakshmi Priya, vide an order issued on December 28, has prohibited picnic, illegal fishing, hunting, littering and playing of loud music in Pohugarh area under Section 144 of CrPC of 1973.
The order has been issued in response to the reports that there have been increasing activities in Pohugarh area like picnic, illegal fishing, hunting, littering and playing of loud music, thereby creating unhealthy environment for the birds for nesting, rest and feeding ground. The oder will come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force for a period of 60 days or until further order. Any violation of this order will be punishable under Section 188 IPC.
Ahom Swargadeo Rudra Singha developed Pohugarh, a place near Joysagar, as natural zoo and the area was arranged in a manner to retain the water body throughout the year to create it as a natural habitat for the wildlife and the avifauna. Subsequently, this area became a paradise for local and migratory birds during the winter season.