Hisar, January 10
In a serious threat to wildlife in the region, RTI information procured by a wildlife activist revealed that a total of 2,682 wild animals have died in past five years in Hisar division comprising Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa and Bhiwani district.
The dead creatures include 411 blackbucks and 35 chinkara deers which are listed as an endangered species and are included in the Schedule-I of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, 68 peacocks, 74 monkeys, 2,005 roz (neelgai) and 89 other wild animals.
Akhil Bhartiya Jeev Raksha Bishnoi Sabha, which has been in the forefront to protect wildlife, stated that they are extremely concerned over the loss of wildlife in the region which has resulted in loss of animals like blackbucks, chinkara and national bird peacock.