RINL rescues injured porcupine

Visakhapatnam: An Indian Porcupine (hystrix indica rodent)), which was found injured at RINL Ukkunagaram Township was immediately rescued by the agro forestry wing of the Town Administration Department of RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday.

It was handed over to Vizag Zoo authorities with the help of AP Forest Department for necessary treatment. It may be noted that Indian Porcupine is a protected animal under schedule IV of Indian Wildlife (Protection Act), 1972.

Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL lauded the agro forestry wing of Town Administration Department for its instantaneous gesture truly reflecting the philosophy of conservation of flora and fauna which always remained RINL's prime commitment towards conservation of nature.