The BMC’s move to cover the feeding area is part of a broader initiative to shut down all designated pigeon feeding spots across Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan
According to the civic authorities the accumulation of bird droppings poses risks to respiratory health
BMC officials had on Sunday covered the Kabutarkhana, a grade II heritage structure in Dadar, with a tarpaulin sheet
The BMC's action has prompted Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha to seek the civic commissioner's intervention
In a letter to civic chief Bhushan Gagrani, the Mumbai suburban district guardian minister urged him to find an amicable solution, considering the feelings of seers and animal lovers while respecting the court's directives
The action by the Mumbai civic body came days after the Bombay High Court observed that feeding of a congregation of pigeons was an act causing a public nuisance and also posed a health hazard to people, and directed the BMC to file FIRs against persons engaging in such an activity
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