Barking deer found dead in Moulavibazar

A barking deer, locally well known as maya horin was found dead in Lathitila reserved forest in Goalbari union of Juri upazila in Moulavibazar.

Locals said, poachers had tried to hunt the deer shooting it 3-4 days ago. Finding no trace of the injured deer, they fled the scene. Later, on Saturday (April 10), honey collectors found the dead deer.

Wishing anonymity, a local dweller said, shooting noise is common in the forest nowadays.

Juri range officer Alauddin said, “I was not informed regarding the issue. I will check the matter.”