A lion that had been spotted roaming near Diu beaches for over two months was captured in a joint operation by Diu local administration and Gujarat forest department. The male lion, approximately 8-10 years old, was captured from the Bucharwada reserve forest area. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the vulnerable lion population in Gujarat.
Rajkot: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) in association with the state forest department has completed the construction of parapets around 1,534 open wel.
Six persons, comprising two tourists and four locals, has been collectively fined ₹1.75 lakh for unlawfully entering a reserved area within Gujarat’s Gir forest - the natural habitat of the revered Asiatic lions, police said on Aug 27.
Two tourists, four others fined Rs 1.75 lakh for illegal entry into Gir Forest Six persons, comprising two tourists and four locals, has been collectively
Of these six persons, three are locals and a hotelier who made arrangements for the tourists to watch lions after entering the restricted area, an official said