Thuvopisu Village to uphold ban on hunting

Dimapur: The Thuvopisumi Village Council has reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the Chakhesang Public Organization’s (CPO) resolution to ban hunting of wildlife. Apart from public support, the exercise was declared publicly before the district administration on March 9, 2009 at Thuvopisu village by Zachive Thele, the then Deputy Commissioner of Phek, stated a press release jointly appended by the Head GB and the village council chairman of Thuvopisu village. This step, the release said, aims to ensure the conservation of fauna and flora thereby strengthening the ecosystem and biodiversities for present and future generations. In this respect, the village council unanimously resolved to impose prohibition of hunting wildlife in its jurisdiction, it added. “Any person or party violating the directive will be dealt appropriately.”