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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar

Why is this Indian state asking to kill protected wild animals?

Kerala is asking the Indian government for permission to kill wild animals when they enter villages and threaten lives or damage property.

The southern state’s government is demanding changes to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 to let local officials deal swiftly with such animals, especially species that are currently fully protected under the law.

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