Team Goemkarponn
VALPOI: Goa Forest Department officials have booked eight persons from Karnataka for allegedly entering the prohibited Jalvane Waterfall area located within the core zone of the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary.
The action was taken by forest personnel stationed at the Parwad Anti-Poaching Camp. Officials said the waterfall lies within a highly protected core area where public entry is banned due to safety concerns and frequent movement of wild animals.
The offenders, all residents of Khanapur in Karnataka, were booked under the relevant provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Further inquiry into the matter is underway.
With the latest case, the number of people booked for unauthorized entry into the Jalvane Waterfall area has risen to 54.
To curb such violations, the Forest Department has established a Special Anti-Poaching Camp near the Karnataka-Goa border adjoining Parwad village. Forest staff maintain round-the-clock vigilance and conduct regular patrols to prevent trespassing and safeguard wildlife within the protected area.
The department has appealed to tourists and nature enthusiasts to visit only authorized waterfall destinations and forest sites where safety measures are in place. Officials noted that warning signboards have been installed at entry points to discourage unauthorized access and ensure visitor safety.
