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Crime
Mizoram Police Crack Down on Illegal Fishing, Use Electro-Shock and Poison
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:36 AM
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Mizoram authorities intensified enforcement of the fishing ban, deploying electro‑shock devices and river poison to curb illegal fishing and curb illegal sales.
Police in Mizoram have stepped up enforcement of the state’s fishing ban, targeting boats that operate without permits and engage in illegal sales. The crackdown involved the use of electro‑shock devices to immobilize fishing vessels and the application of river poison to deter unauthorized fishing in protected waters.
According to officials, the measures were taken after a series of inspections that uncovered widespread violations, including the use of banned fishing gear and the sale of fish caught during the ban period. Law enforcement officers seized several boats and confiscated illegal fishing equipment.
The state’s fisheries department spokesperson said the actions were part of a broader campaign to protect aquatic resources and ensure compliance with the ban. He added that penalties would be imposed on offenders, and that the department would continue monitoring the rivers.
Environmental groups have welcomed the crackdown, noting that illegal fishing has long threatened local fish populations. The authorities plan to increase patrols and community outreach to prevent future violations.
According to officials, the measures were taken after a series of inspections that uncovered widespread violations, including the use of banned fishing gear and the sale of fish caught during the ban period. Law enforcement officers seized several boats and confiscated illegal fishing equipment.
The state’s fisheries department spokesperson said the actions were part of a broader campaign to protect aquatic resources and ensure compliance with the ban. He added that penalties would be imposed on offenders, and that the department would continue monitoring the rivers.
Environmental groups have welcomed the crackdown, noting that illegal fishing has long threatened local fish populations. The authorities plan to increase patrols and community outreach to prevent future violations.