The gunning of the flamingos at Salini on Wednesday has been deplored by the Environment Ministry.

The ministry said it was informed that the police were interrogating a number of people with regards to illegal hunting, which was irresponsible and went against the interests of the country and of legal hunters.

It said it was in contact with the police to intensify its work against such illegal activity.

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