A notice issued by issued by the Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden stated that the park will remain closed to visitors throughout the census exercise to ensure smooth and undisturbed operations.
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The Government of Manipur has announced the temporary closure of the Keibul Lamjao National Park from February 20 to February 27, 2026, to facilitate the annual census of the endangered Sangai and other associated wildlife species.
According to a public notice issued by the Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, the National Park Management will undertake census operations during the eight-day period to estimate the mean population of the Sangai, also known as the Manipur Brow-Antlered Deer, along with other species inhabiting the park.
The notice stated that the park will remain closed to visitors throughout the census exercise to ensure smooth and undisturbed operations.
The order has been issued under Sections 28(a) and 33(d) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The public notice was issued by Anurag Bajpai, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force (HoFF) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Government of Manipur.