A request has been submitted in Bayan-Ölgii to bring charges against Governor Zangar Yesentai in a case related to the hunting of a snow leopard in the Altai-Tavanbogd mountains.
A snow leopard, listed in the Red Book, was killed in the Altai-Tavanbogd National Park, which is a state reserve.
In September of this year, police detained several individuals who were attempting to catch and sell rare snow leopards from Altai-Tavanbogd in Bayan-Ölgii province.
The prosecutor's office has brought charges against citizens A.B. and K.T. for their involvement in the illegal hunting and transportation of the rare animal. It is reported that some local officials may also be connected to this case, as they attempted to sell the animal at an inflated price.
A request for accountability has been submitted to the Bayan-Ölgii prosecutor's office, and it is believed that the instructions originated from Governor Zangar Yesentai. According to reports, "K.T.", who has been charged, communicated with the governor via email, inquiring about what to do with the snow leopard he hunted.
Tatar S.Maidar
source: MiddleAsianNews
