Wildlife conservationist files PIL in HC for violation of multiple rules at Pilikula Biological Park
Mangaluru: A wildlife conservationist has filed public interest litigation (PIL) in the Karnataka High Court alleging serious violation of several rules at the Pilikula Biological Park and asking for immediate probe and action by the authorities concerned.
The petitioner Bhuvan M, who is also a member of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), among other wildlife organizations, and High Court advocate Ashwin Joyston Kutinha, conducted an independent survey of the park at Pilikula on Oct 31, 2024. The findings of the survey are learned to have brought to light multiple breaches of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 at the park, reports Times of India.
The conservationist, speaking on the issue, has alleged that the enclosures for the animals were unsafe and deteriorating in condition, with the barriers being rusted and damaged. He pointed out that the condition of the enclosures posed serious risks to the animals inside. The survey further found that fishing nets were being used as barriers, which was a hazardous and also unauthorized arrangement. The Central Zoo Authority has mandated minimum size requirements to be used for enclosures but the management at Pilikula has failed to follow the rule, Bhuvan said.
Speaking about care of the animals at the biological park, the conservationist has said that the survey found veterinary care to be substandard as the administration failed to follow the government rules. The animals lived in highly unhygienic conditions with the water used being contaminated.
Bhuvan has further alleged that the unauthorized acquisition and release of animals was a violation of Central Zoo Authority guidelines.
Stating that multiple RTI applications were filed by him on the above issues, the conservationist accused the concerned authorities of attempting to suppress the truth regarding the condition at the biological park through delays in response to the applications. He also said that the matter would be escalated by submitting a detailed representation to the Central Zoo Authority, the chief wildlife warden, the principal chief conservator of forests and the commissioner, Pilikula Development Authority on February 24.
He has demanded action against the concerned government officials and transfer of the management of the Pilikula Biological Park to ensure the wellbeing of animals.
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'Did anyone die?' asks Lamborghini driver after hitting two pedestrians in Noida, arrested
Noida (PTI): A Lamborghini hit two pedestrians on a footpath adjacent to an under-construction building in sector 94 here on Sunday, police said.
The injured, labourers from Chhattisgarh, were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be out of danger. They have suffered a fracture in their legs, police said.
A purported video surfaced online showing that after the accident, a man was heard asking the accused if he knew how many people died here. To this, the accused asked the locals "koi mar gaya idhar? (did anyone die here?)" and came out of the car.
Following this, someone in the video could be heard saying, "police ko bulao (call the police)".
Bhupendra Singh, In-charge at Sector 126 Police Station told PTI, "In the car accident two labourers were injured and they were from Chhattisgarh. They are out of danger and have fractures in their legs."
The accident happened adjacent to an under-construction building, he said.
"The car driver has been identified as Deepak, a resident of Ajmer and the car is registered with the Puducherry registration. He has been arrested and the car has been seized," he added.
During questioning he told the police that the accident happened due to a fault in the vehicle. Further investigation is underway, Singh said.
#WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Two people were injured after being hit by a Lamborghini car near Sector 94 roundabout in Sector-126 police station area. The car is registered in the name of Mridul and was being driven by Deepak. The driver, Deepak, a resident of Ajmer, has been… pic.twitter.com/sJiFcqdMm7
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