Imphal, Sept. 21 -- Forest officials and wildlife activists seized bird traps and recovered two dead birds during anti-poaching operations conducted in Imphal West district on Sunday.

The drives were carried out by the Joint Co-ordination Committee on Wildlife & Biodiversity (JCCWB), in coordination with local forest beat offices and under the supervision of Imphal West Range Forest Officer Kiranjit Yumnam.

The first operation was conducted in the open fields of Tharoijam following information about alleged bird poaching using traps and airguns. A joint team from the JCCWB and Iroisemba Beat Office searched the area and seized three bird traps.

The team also recovered two dead birds during the operation. The confiscated traps were depo...