Amur Flacons are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. As such, hunting, trapping, killing or selling of Amur Flacons could lead to three (3) years of imprisonment or a fine of Rs. 25000 or both under Section 51 of the said Act.

Some instances of hunting, trapping and killing of Amur Flacons in Mon District have been reported and therefore all Administration Officers and Village Council's under Mon District have been directed to give wide publicity in their respective jurisdictions and strictly enforce this order along with Police and Forest Departments.

(DIPR)