The forest department has issued a red alert in 12 divisions in Saurashtra till February 6 following the poaching threat. According to the notification issued, all deputy conservators of forests (DCFs) have been asked to intensify patrolling in their areas and keep a close eye on people with suspicious movement and activities. These include temporary labour shelters, dangas and particularly those coming to sell traditional medicines from other parts of the state. Combing has also been ordered at home stays, hotels, bus stations and farm houses . tnn