Electrocuted peacock saved by Delhi Police' promptness

The Delhi Police saved a peacocks life it found electrocuted on a road in north Delhis Burari area, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. It is only because of strenuous efforts and prompt action the life of the peacock was saved, he added.

The Delhi Police saved a peacock's life it found electrocuted on a road in north Delhi's Burari area, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. The incident was reported on January 3 at Burari Police Station regarding electrocution of a Peacock, he said.

When it reached the spot, the police found the peacock lying on road hurt and about to die, said the officer.

Acting fast, SHO Rajendra Prasad co-ordinated with the Wild Life NGO and Charity Bird Hospital near Red Fort and put together a team with ASI Roop Singh, Constable Bhim, and Constable Sukhvinder, he said.

''The national bird was immediately taken to the Bird Hospital by the team in a clean cloth. It is only because of strenuous efforts and prompt action the life of the peacock was saved,'' he added.