The district administration has prohibited illegal fishing in Rawal Dam and started surprise checking to discourage this trend.
According to a representative of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, Assistant Commissioner (Secretariat) Waqas Rashid, during checking at Rawal Dam, apprehended two poachers involved in illegal fishing in Rawal Dam.
He also confiscated the fishing net and two motor boats on the spot.
It may be mentioned that the district administration has prohibited illegal fishing in Rawal Dam under Section 144. Waqas Rashid informed that strict action would be taken against poachers violating the ban on fishing in Rawal Dam.