In Bengaluru, feeding pigeons in public places has been banned due to the risk of diseases. Breaking the rules can result in fine and jail. Now feeding will be allowed only at the places decided by the corporation.
Bengaluru: Greater Bengaluru Authority has issued an important and strict order for those who love pigeons. Under this, there is a complete ban on feeding pigeons in public places. The corporation has warned that breaking this order could result in fine as well as jail sentence.
This decision has been taken because the risk of pigeons spreading various diseases to humans is increasing. Health experts have warned that bacteria and fungus produced by pigeon droppings, feathers and their living spaces can cause health problems, including respiratory problems.
Which places are included?
For this reason, Bengaluru Municipal Corporation has implemented this new rule to protect the health of the people. From now on, feeding pigeons will not be allowed in any public place like roads, parks, bus stops, metro stations, government buildings and common areas of apartments.
According to the corporation’s order, if anyone is found feeding pigeons in public places, legal action will be taken against that person. It has also been made clear that along with the imposition of fine, if the violation of the rule is serious, there can also be a jail sentence. It is completely prohibited to dump grains in places that are hazardous to health.
fixed and controlled places
Keeping in mind the sentiments of pigeon lovers, the Corporation has also started the process of identifying some fixed and controlled places for feeding the pigeons. From now on, the pigeons will have to be fed only at the places specified by the corporation. Officials have said that legal action is certain to be taken if food is fed anywhere other than the designated places. While some people are supporting this step taken to maintain the health and cleanliness of the people in the city, there are mixed reactions from pigeon lovers.