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IN PHOTOS: Pigeons still flocking to Mumbai hotspots despite BMC's feeding ban

Updated On: 31 July, 2025 08:39 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Hundreds of pigeons were still seen flocking to designated areas in the city on Thursday, days after the BMC imposed a ban on feeding the birds. Pics/Ashish Raje, Atul Kamble and Kirti Surve Parade

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In a move aimed at controlling the overpopulation of pigeons and reducing associated health risks, the BMC recently enforced a ban on feeding the birds in public spaces. Pics/Pics/Ashish Raje, Atul Kamble and Kirti Surve Parade

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In a move aimed at controlling the overpopulation of pigeons and reducing associated health risks, the BMC recently enforced a ban on feeding the birds in public spaces. Pics/Pics/Ashish Raje, Atul Kamble and Kirti Surve Parade
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said feeding of a congregation of pigeons was an act causing a public nuisance and also posed a health hazard to people, and directed the Mumbai civic body to file FIRs against persons engaging in such an activity

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The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said feeding of a congregation of pigeons was an act causing a public nuisance and also posed a health hazard to people, and directed the Mumbai civic body to file FIRs against persons engaging in such an activity

A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Arif Doctor, while hearing a petition filed by a group of animal enthusiasts, noted the issue at hand is one of public health and the grave and potential health hazard to people of all ages at large

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A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Arif Doctor, while hearing a petition filed by a group of animal enthusiasts, noted the issue at hand is one of public health and the grave and potential health hazard to people of all ages at large

The court had earlier this month restrained the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from demolishing any of the old heritage 'kabutarkhanas' (pigeon feeding spots) in the metropolis, but had said it cannot permit feeding of these birds

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The court had earlier this month restrained the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from demolishing any of the old heritage 'kabutarkhanas' (pigeon feeding spots) in the metropolis, but had said it cannot permit feeding of these birds

Popular locations such as Dadar, Marine Drive, Bandra, and various market areas still witness daily gatherings of pigeons

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Popular locations such as Dadar, Marine Drive, Bandra, and various market areas still witness daily gatherings of pigeons

Earlier this month, the Government of Maharashtra directed the BMC to completely stop pigeon feeding in public spaces

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Earlier this month, the Government of Maharashtra directed the BMC to completely stop pigeon feeding in public spaces

The BMC had deployed nuisance detection squads at every kabutarkhana to fine citizens found feeding pigeons, imposing a fine of Rs 500 per instance under the Solid Waste Management bylaws

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The BMC had deployed nuisance detection squads at every kabutarkhana to fine citizens found feeding pigeons, imposing a fine of Rs 500 per instance under the Solid Waste Management bylaws

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