Spy Cameras and Army Patrols to Stop Poaching in Chitwan

Chitwan National Park has set up hidden cameras in key areas to help stop poaching.

Information Officer Abinash Thapa Magar said it’s hard to keep guards everywhere during the rainy season. So, the park is using spy cameras to watch for any suspicious activity. Elephant patrols have also been increased.

A total of 30 spy cameras have been secretly placed in areas where animals are most at risk. These cameras take pictures of anyone moving in those spots and will help catch poachers.

The Nepali Army has also increased its patrols. On top of the regular security teams, 90 more army units have been sent to hard-to-reach places in the park.

These teams will stay for three months to protect wildlife. During the monsoon, local people are busy farming, which makes it easier for poachers to enter the park. Also, fewer anti-poaching programs happen at this time, making it harder to protect the animals.