Birds captivated illegally, rescued

Ten birds held captive illegally have been rescued from the vicinity of the Balpakram National Park in Garo hills, forest department officials said on Wednesday.

Five Brown Fish Owls, two Owlets (unidentified), two Common Drongos and one Bank Myna were rescued from Gasuapara and Jatrakona areas by the forest department officials on Tuesday.

The rescued birds were later treated by a veterinary doctor from Rongara range.

Measure have been taken for their care, rehabilitation and release, they said.