Efforts to find culprits failing
Illegal partridge hunting in Qandil’s Endze village
ENDZE — The village of Endze, nestled within the Qandil Mountain range, has become a focal point of controversy due to increased partridge hunting activities. Despite efforts by the local community and municipal authorities to address these illegal actions, there are concerns that some villagers may be complicit.
Residents have voiced their worries on social media, pointing out that poachers, undaunted by adverse weather, extensively hunt partridges. The market in Hajjawa, known for selling these birds, often markets them under the name of Endze village to attract buyers.
Dilsher Ibrahim, co-president of the Qandil municipality, confirmed to 964media the issue of clandestine hunting in the Qandil villages. “We have convened meetings with the residents of Endze village to discuss this issue. Yet, the ongoing poaching within this area suggests that villagers themselves might be involved,” Ibrahim remarked.
He called on the community to provide tangible evidence to the municipality for a more rigorous investigation and action against the poachers. Ibrahim underscored the strict penalties for hunting within their domain, including fines, confiscation of equipment, and possible arrest for habitual offenders.
The municipality notes that Endze comprises nearly 20 households, with locals presumably knowledgeable about who among them partakes in poaching. However, a hesitancy to report these individuals persists, fuelling speculation that a portion of the village population may be engaged in the illicit hunting activities.
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