Hundreds of pigeons have reportedly died of starvation in Mumbai after authorities sealed Kabutarkhanas across the city, including the iconic Dadar Kabutar Khana, enforcing a Bombay High Court order banning public pigeon feeding. The decision, aimed at addressing health and heritage concerns, has triggered outrage among Jain and Gujarati communities, who consider feeding pigeons a religious duty. The ban, once loosely implemented, is now being strictly enforced—prompting the first police case on August 3 against a feeder. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the abrupt shutdown was inappropriate and urged civic officials to create alternative solutions. With no feeding allowed and Dadar Kabutar Khana still shut, members of the Jain community are planning a protest today to demand reopening of feeding spots and protection of religious practices. Dadar Kabutar Khana Shed, Fencing Dismantled: BMC Takes Action Against Pigeon Feeding, Removes Illegal Structures on Dadar Kabutarkhana Premises After Govt Order To Shut 51 Kabutarkhanas in Mumbai (Video).

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