The constant presence of snow leopards in the rural areas of the Bijauran district poses a serious problem for the forestry department. The forest service sets traps in various locations to capture these predators. Snow leopards are attracted to these traps using live bait, such as chickens. However, due to the carelessness of some residents, these traps have become a subject of discussion.
A video that went viral on social media from the Najibabad police area shows people near traps set to catch snow leopards. It is alleged that some people view these traps not seriously, but as a means of entertainment.
The forestry department emphasizes that it is crucial to keep traps intended for catching snow leopards away from ordinary people. This is because the forest service operates according to a clear strategy to lure the leopard into the trap. Any human activity or interference near the trap can negatively affect this entire process.
In the case that occurred in the Najibabad area, some residents were seen near the traps. The video demonstrates people's curiosity towards the traps. It is reported that some people arrive there just to watch.
Another claim related to the viral video is that some residents take out and remove the chickens that were placed in the trap to attract the snow leopard. If this happens, all the work the forestry department does to lure the leopard into the trap may be compromised. The bait placed in the snow leopard trap is part of the forestry department's strategy, as live bait is used to attract the leopard. Therefore, if someone removes the bait from the trap or interferes with it, the attempt to catch the leopard may be disrupted.
Furthermore, the constant movement of people around the traps can also be a problem. The snow leopard is considered a very cautious wild animal. Upon sensing human activity nearby, it may avoid approaching the trap. Therefore, unnecessary crowds or human movement near the traps can create difficulties for the forestry department's actions.
This video from the Najibabad police area is rapidly spreading on social media. Following the appearance of the video, questions arise regarding the safety of the traps set by the forestry department and the responsibility of local residents.
Local residents state that the forestry department constantly monitors areas where snow leopards inhabit and attempts are made to catch them. Under these conditions, cooperation from residents is extremely important. Residents must stay away from the traps and avoid any manipulation. Traps set to catch snow leopards are not for entertainment. The forestry department uses them to carry out a specific task.
Gathering unnecessary crowds near the traps, touching them, or removing the bait placed in them can damage the forestry department's efforts. This is especially true in the case where a chicken intended to attract the snow leopard is in the trap; its removal can affect the entire plan. It is important for residents to maintain a sufficient distance from the traps. If anyone is seen interfering with the trap, they should report it to the relevant forestry department personnel.
Cooperation between the forestry department and residents is most important for ensuring the safety of people and wildlife in the affected areas. On one hand, the forestry department uses traps and bait to catch snow leopards, and on the other hand, the responsibility of the residents is not to interfere with these traps and to cooperate in the work. Currently, the viral video from the Najibabad area is causing discussion precisely for this reason. The presence of residents near traps set to catch snow leopards and reports that the chicken used as bait is being removed has created a new problem for the forestry department's actions.