AJK wildlife department fines Deputy Commissioner ...

Summary

• MUZAFFARABAD / HAVELI (Kahuta): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Wildlife Department has imposed a fine of Rs 220,000 on Deputy Commissioner Haveli (Kahuta) Raja Imran Shaheen over the alleged illegal possession of a protected Grey Goral at his official residence.
• According to an official challan and penalty order, a copy of which is available with Minute Mirror, the officer was found in possession of the rare wild animal, which is protected under the AJK Wildlife Protection Act 2014.
• Further Action The AJK Wildlife Department has been pursuing action against illegal hunting, possession and trafficking of protected wildlife across the region.

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MUZAFFARABAD / HAVELI (Kahuta): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Wildlife Department has imposed a fine of Rs 220,000 on Deputy Commissioner Haveli (Kahuta) Raja Imran Shaheen over the alleged illegal possession of a protected Grey Goral at his official residence.

According to an official challan and penalty order, a copy of which is available with Minute Mirror, the officer was found in possession of the rare wild animal, which is protected under the AJK Wildlife Protection Act 2014.

The order, bearing reference No. EPA/213/2026 and dated September 10 and October 11, 2026, directs the payment of Rs 220,000 as compensation for the violation. The Wildlife Department has reportedly initiated recovery proceedings to ensure that the amount is deposited into the government treasury in accordance with the law.

Case Details

According to the available documents, wildlife officials received information that a Grey Goral was being kept illegally in captivity at the deputy commissioner’s official residence.