Karnataka: 3 men arrested for hunting, killing peacock for meat consumption
Tumakuru (Karnataka) (PTI): The Karnataka Forest Department on Thursday arrested three men for allegedly hunting and killing a peacock and later cooking its meat for consumption.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of officials reached Maranayakanapalya village in this district and arrested the three men from Odisha who were working in a brick factory, authorities said.
"Peacock belongs to Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. So, it has the same level of punishment as in the case of a tiger. It is also our national bird. The three men were arrested and booked under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 for hunting and killing the peacock," a senior department official said.
The forest officials have seized 1.5 kg of raw peacock meat, two chopped legs, and the cooked meat of the bird.
"The seized meat sample would be sent to forensics for the establishment of the species, even though it is quite evident from the circumstance over there but we normally take the forensic reports to be completely sure," he said.
Preliminary probe revealed that the trio had been indulging in such acts for sometime now. They used snares to trap peacocks, he added.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
