As annual migration of Amur Falcons to Nagaland is expected to start within few days in large number particularly in Longleng district, the Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, M. Shayung Phom in a notification has banned trapping, killing and selling of Amur Falcon.

Amur Falcon is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, so trapping, killing and selling of Amur Falcon is a criminal offence punishable with three years rigorous imprisonment or with a fine of Rs. 25,000/- or both under Section 51 of the said Act.

Deputy Commissioner through the notification has directed, the administrative officers, concerned departments, village councils, ward presidents and NGOs of Longleng to give wide publicity to the mass under their respective jurisdiction and the general public have been directed to comply to this restraining order with strict compliance.