19
June 2006
A
tribute
Mr. Shazado Bhayo,
Former Game Officer SWD and a dedicated
conservationist for Indus Dolphin
Conservation Project passed away
on Sunday June 18, 2006 at 4:00am
(Inna Lillahay Wa Inna Alaiyhe Rajaeoon).
WWF – Pakistan expresses its
heartfelt condolences on the sad
demise of a great conservationist
and prays to Almighty Allah to grant
the bereaved family the fortitude
to bear this irreparable loss. He
will always be remembered for his
valuable services rendered as a
conservationist.
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In spite of his limited
formal education, Shahzado Bhayo,
commendably performed his duties
at the Indus Dolphin Reserve for
the last over twenty five years.
He joined the Sindh Wildlife Department
as a Game Watcher in 1968 when he
was only 23 and continued working
till his retirement. In association
with Giorgio Pilleri and other renowned
scientists, he carried out biological
studies of the Indus Dolphin - a
rare endemic species of Pakistan.
In recognition of his valuable services
towards nature conservation he was
also awarded a merit certificate
from His Royal Highness the Duke
of Edinburgh. His immense courage
and dedicated efforts stand as a
beacon of hope and inspiration for
future conservationists. He was
the recipient of Syed Asad Ali Award,
conservation award, in recognition
of his conservation efforts for
Indus River Dolphin in the year
2001.
Born on January 1, 1945, he joined
the Sindh Wildlife Department as
a Game Watcher in 1968. Later he
was promoted as a Game Inspector
on Septemver12, 1983. He became
a Game Officer on April 14, 1990
and continued working in the same
capacity till his retirement in
July 1, 2004.
A man of great qualities, he was
known and respected among his peers
for his honesty, tolerance, hard
work, dedication and sincerity.
He was always ready to take up work
challenges and worked towards achieve
the desired goals.
He was the
key person in carrying out the comprehensive
Indus River Dolphin survey with
WWF – Pakistan. He was also
the focal person in establishing
contacts with the local landlords
and facilitated the WWF –
Pakistan team in visiting the sensitive
areas. He also assisted the WWF
– Pakistan team in conducting
a year long Indus Dolphin Habitat
Quality Monitoring survey in the
year 2005.
May God keep his soul in peace,
Ameen!
For further
information:
WWF – Pakistan,
Ferozepur Road, Lahore.
Tel: +92 42 5862360, 5869429
Fax: 042 5862358
e-mail: publications@wwf.org.pk
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