In a significant conservation achievement, wildlife officials have rescued five blind Indus dolphins from the Taunsa Barrage in Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan district. The dolphins were stranded due to low water levels in the Indus River.

Rescue Efforts and Legal Actions

The Punjab Wildlife Department initiated a prompt rescue operation, successfully saving the stranded dolphins. Additionally, authorities apprehended several poachers, seizing nets and other equipment used for illegal hunting

Ongoing Monitoring and Legal Measures

To prevent future incidents, specialized teams will remain stationed at Taunsa Barrage until water levels rise. Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s commitment to strict enforcement against illegal dolphin hunting, directing authorities to maintain vigilant surveillance at the site

Conservation Significance

The Indus dolphin, a blind freshwater species, is critically endangered. Conservation efforts are vital to protect this unique species and their natural habitat