Raipur: After ganja smuggling in Chhattisgarh, a strange case has now come to light. An accused has been arrested while smuggling parrots from Raipur railway station. 105 parrots have been recovered from the accused. In this case the Forest Department has started interrogating the accused. Where the accused was taking the parrots has not been revealed yet. What is the specialty of Hiraman Parrot, why do people like to keep this parrot more? Why is there demand for it in the market? We will talk about all such facts in detail.
105 parrots recovered in forest department
A big case of parrot smuggling has come to light in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Where an accused named smuggler Shamsuddin has been arrested from the railway station. 105 parrots have been recovered from him. The forest department has arrested the accused. Forest Department police is interrogating the accused.
Why is it special
Hill Parrot Hiraman Hill Parrot is very special. There is a lot of demand for it in the market. People like to keep it in their home. Due to this, along with its sweet voice, it learns easily. After this, when asked some things, he also gives answers. These parrots learn easily and answer everything.
Average price Rs 1500
Experts say that the market price of this parrot is around Rs 1500. People like to keep them in their homes and offices. Its demand is highest in rural areas. However, possessing it is a legal offence.
What does the law say?
According to the Forest Department, keeping a parrot in a home, office or cage is a legal offense under the Wildlife Act. The Divisional Forest Officer said that under the Wildlife Protection Act-1972 (Amendment Act May-2022), keeping parrots and other scheduled bird species in captivity, keeping, keeping dead remains including bones, nails, meat, hair and buying and selling forest. Is considered a crime. There can be punishment for this also.