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Hyderabad Police Save Indian Rollers
21 Oct
Summary
- Four Indian Rollers, Telangana's state bird, were rescued.
- Birds were found caged near places of worship on Dasara.
- Police warn strict action against harming the state bird.
On the occasion of Dasara, Hyderabad police conducted raids at three locations, leading to the rescue of four Indian Rollers, the state bird of Telangana. Two birds were discovered in confined cages near a place of worship in Langar Houz, and subsequently transferred to forest officials. Two additional birds were found caged in Chatrinaka and Mangalhat, near other places of worship, and also handed over to the forest department. This operation was prompted by specific information received from local residents.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar issued a stern warning, stating that any harm to the state bird will be met with stringent legal consequences. He confirmed that actions are being initiated against those responsible in collaboration with the forest department. The commissioner also urged the public to report any instances of wildlife cruelty to the forest department via toll-free numbers or by dialing 112, denouncing the practice of caging birds for perceived good fortune.
