Hunting of wild animals continues unabated in Arunachal Pradesh despite constant campaigns against animal killing by several organisations and leaders. Hunting is a traditional practice of indigenous people in states like Arunachal Pradesh.

The message of Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu who has voiced concern against rampant killing of animals has had little meaning to the villagers who hunt seasonally as part of their traditions.

"The so-called traditional and seasonal hunting practices in village level on the pretext of cultural rituals have been the impediments for the department to act effectively," Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) B S Sajwan told agencies.