Delhi Authorities Rescue 1,000 Exotic Birds from Illegal Wildlife Market

Delhi's forest department and police successfully rescued 1,000 birds, including rare species, from the capital's Kabutar Market. Following a complaint by PETA India and with the help of former MP Maneka Gandhi, authorities raided two shops, registering an FIR under the Wild Life (Protection) Act. The birds are undergoing treatment and will be released into the wild once recovered.

In a significant crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, Delhi's forest department and police jointly rescued 1,000 birds, including exotic species, from Kabutar Market, as reported by PETA India on Friday.

Thousands of birds, such as Alexandrine parakeets and finches, were saved following a complaint to the forest department about locked shops housing these birds. Animal rights activist and former MP Maneka Gandhi also intervened in the operation.

A team from Jama Masjid police station and the forest department raided the shops, leading to the confiscation of the birds. The Delhi police confirmed that an FIR under the Wild Life (Protection) Act has been registered against the offenders. The rescued birds are currently undergoing health checks and treatment and will be released into the wild upon full recovery.