Dimapur, Oct. 14 -- With thousands of Amur Falcons arriving in Nagaland for their annual migration, the Doyang Wildlife Division of the state forest department on Wednesday reiterated the strict prohibition on hunting, trapping and trading wild animals and birds under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

The birds are beginning to arrive in large numbers, particularly in Pangti village in Wokha district, after their migratory journey from regions including South Africa, Somalia and Kenya.

In an official directive, the wildlife division emphasised that Amur Falcons are a protected migratory species and that any attempt to hunt, trap, kill or sell them is prohibited under the law.

According to the order, violations involving the hunting,...