Appeal to hand over Scheduled birds

The District Forest Officer has warned people not to keep birds protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. After an appeal, several people have handed over their parrots. Violators of the amended law could face jail time.

The Department of Forest has again warned people not to rear birds that come under under the Wildlife Protection Act.

District Forest Officer S. Hemalatha has said that after an appeal made by officials, several people handed over their parrots. Under the amended law, keeping Scheduled animals and birds at home was a punishable offence Violators could be jailed.