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Protected Birds Rescued from Punjab Pet Shop
25 Sep
Summary
- 38 protected red munia birds rescued from a pet shop.
- Shop owner faces FIR under Wildlife Protection Act.
- Rescued birds to be released after veterinary checks.
Authorities in Jagraon, Punjab, successfully rescued 38 red munia birds, a species protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. The operation, conducted on Thursday, involved the forest and wildlife department acting on a tip from local environmentalist Sahil Sharma. The birds were discovered at the Royal Pet Shop, where they were allegedly being kept for illegal commercial sale.
An FIR has been registered against the pet shop owner, Manish Gumber, at the Jagraon City police station. He faces charges under various sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, including those pertaining to the illegal possession and trading of protected species. Divisional forest officer Davinder Pal Singh emphasized the seriousness of such offenses.
The rescued red munias are currently under the care of wildlife authorities. Following veterinary examinations and the completion of necessary health reports, the birds are expected to be released into a nearby wildlife sanctuary, pending court orders.
