No wildlife killed during Sendra festival, says Dalma DFO Saba Alam Ansari

Jamshedpur, April 27: Responding to a call by the Dalma Buru Sendra Committee, members of the tribal community gathered in large numbers at Dalma Hills on Monday to celebrate the traditional Sendra festival.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Dalma, Saba Alam Ansari, said no incidents of wildlife killing were reported during the festival. Speaking to the media, he congratulated members of the Dalma Eco-Development Committee and villagers for their cooperation.

“First of all, I would like to congratulate all the members of the Dalma Eco-Development Committee. With their support, no wildlife has been killed during Sendra festival today,” Ansari said. He also credited the villagers of Pichasi village for their responsible participation.

The DFO further thanked forest officials and workers for conducting continuous awareness campaigns. “We are happy to see the results, as no such incidents have been reported,” he added.

Earlier, several tribal groups had entered the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday to observe the traditional hunting ritual. The Dalma Buru Sendra Samiti had also organised prayers at Fadulgora in the foothills on Saturday.