36 Protected Parakeets Rescued from Illegal Trade in Patiala
36 protected parakeets rescued from Patiala pet shop, owner arrested
Hindustan Times
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In a significant operation against illegal wildlife trade, authorities rescued 36 protected parakeets from a pet shop in Patiala, Punjab, India. The shop owner, Rajesh Puri, was arrested for violating multiple sections of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The rescued birds will be rehabilitated by wildlife officials.
- 0136 protected parakeets rescued from a pet shop in Patiala, Punjab.
- 02Shop owner Rajesh Puri arrested and charged under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- 03Birds included 21 parrot chicks and 15 adult parakeets, both protected species.
- 04Illegal bird trade poses significant risks to wildlife populations and ecosystems.
- 05Local environmentalist Sahil Sharma played a key role in reporting the illegal activity.
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Authorities in Patiala, Punjab, India, conducted a successful operation to rescue 36 protected parakeets from a pet shop near the Old Bus Stand area. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, resulted in the recovery of 21 parrot chicks and 15 adult parakeets, specifically rose-ringed and Alexandrine parakeets, both of which are protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The shop owner, Rajesh Puri, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to wildlife trafficking. Local environmentalist Sahil Sharma reported the illegal sale after discovering it on social media. He emphasized the dangers of keeping these birds as pets, noting that many buyers are unaware of the legal implications and the impact on wild populations. The rescued birds are now in the care of wildlife officials for rehabilitation, as authorities continue to investigate the case and aim to prevent further illegal wildlife trade in the region.
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The rescue highlights the ongoing issue of illegal wildlife trade, which threatens local wildlife populations and disrupts ecosystems.
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