Poaching Foiled: Forest Dept Rescues Bait, Seizes Cage in East Bardhaman

• Forest department foiled a poaching attempt in Aushgram, Purba Bardhaman, after locals reported a suspicious iron cage.
• A large iron cage with a live chicken as bait was discovered next to a potato field bordering the forest.
• Aduria Beat forest team, led by Pinaki Bhattacharya, confiscated the cage and chicken.
• Officials suspect the trap was set for a large wild animal like wild boars, civets, or foxes, for consumption or illegal sale.
• Investigation is ongoing, police informed, and surveillance increased to prevent future poaching incidents.

Why It Matters: Forest department thwarted a poaching attempt in East Bardhaman, seizing a large cage with live bait.