Archive · 6 Jun 2025
YouTubers Arrested for Killing Birds, Posting Videos in Dhemaji
Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji for killing wild birds and sharing videos of it.
They hunted birds and took eggs in an ecologically sensitive area.
They used slingshots, leading to many birds being killed.
The videos caused public anger and led to their arrest.
Authorities are using the videos as evidence, and the YouTubers could go to jail for up to seven years.
A forest official said that these cruel acts are not acceptable.
The district is launching awareness campaigns to teach people about protecting wildlife.
Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji for killing wild birds.
The YouTubers posted videos of the killings on their YouTube channel 'Jakrub'.
They hunted birds and took eggs in an ecologically sensitive area.
Authorities are using the videos as evidence.
They face potential imprisonment under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- Who
- Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary, and Shiviram Swargiary were arrested.
- What
- Three YouTubers were arrested for killing wild birds and destroying habitats, as shown in videos.
- When
- The arrests were made on Thursday.
- Where
- Dhemaji, specifically Pitoni region of Hastinapur and Kardoiguri villages.
- Why
- The YouTubers killed wild birds and uploaded videos to gain views on their channel, and they violated wildlife protection laws.
- Location
- Dhemaji
- Accused
- Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary, and Shiviram Swargiary
- Law Violated
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Potential Imprisonment
- 3 to 7 years
- Subscribers on channel
- 2.5k