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Time of India
11-08-2025
- Time of India
Dadar Kabutarkhana row: Mumbai man feeds pigeons on car roof, booked; Jain monk warns of hunger strike
Mahendra Sanklecha, a Lalbaug resident, was booked for feeding pigeons near Dadar Kabutarkhana. A BMC supervisor filed a complaint after seeing Sanklecha's actions. Sanklecha allegedly placed a grain-filled tray on his car. MUMBAI: Shivaji Park police on Saturday booked a 55-year-old Lalbaug resident, Mahendra Sanklecha, for allegedly feeding pigeons by placing a grain-filled tray on his car's roof near Dadar Kabutarkhana. While police have seized the car, they issued a notice to Sanklecha asking him to join the investigation. The action came after Sandesh Matkar, a junior supervisor at BMC's G-North ward, lodged a police complaint stating that on Saturday, around 7.30am, Sanklecha drove to Dadar Kabutarkhana in his car and placed the grain-filled tray for pigeons. The complainant told police that he received a video clip in which Sanklecha said he would bring 12 more cars to feed pigeons there when locals raised objections. Matkar submitted the car's registration number to police who tracked down Sanklecha and issued him a notice. He was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 270 (public nuisance), and 271 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life). You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Earlier, on Aug 6, hundreds of Jain community members had congregated at Dadar Kabutarkhana. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The protesters, largely women, had climbed the bamboo structures, pulled off the tarpaulin placed by BMC, entered the feeding zone and tossed grains despite the ban on feeding pigeons in public areas and the high court order. On Sunday, police patrolling around the area was beefed up following the Saturday incident. BMC has been penalising violators Rs 500 under Solid Waste Management By-Laws and has collected over Rs 68,700 in fines from 142 cases between July 13 and Aug 3, 2025, across nearly 42 locations. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
India Today
10-08-2025
- India Today
Amid kabutarkhana row, Mumbai man charged for feeding pigeons on his car roof
A man was booked on Saturday for feeding pigeons from a grain-filled tray kept on the roof of his car in Mumbai's Dadar area, a police official car too has been seized, the Shivaji Park police station official said."Mahendra Sanklecha, a Lalbaug resident, was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on charges of public nuisance, disobedience of the order duly promulgated by public servant, negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. He has been issued a notice as well," the official The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's decision to ban public feeding of pigeons in view of health hazards associated with the practice and close 'kabutarkhanas' has led to a who feed pigeons have challenged the civic body's decision in the Bombay High Bombay High Court on Thursday said it had not passed any order directing the closure of 'kabutarkhanas' (pigeon-feeding spots) in the city, but only refrained from staying the closure order of the municipal corporation.A committee of experts can study whether the old kabutarkhanas in the city should continue, but "human life is of paramount importance", it said.- Ends
The Print
10-08-2025
- The Print
Man booked for feeding pigeons from tray on roof of car; vehicle seized
'Mahendra Sanklecha, a Lalbaug resident, was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on charges of public nuisance, disobedience of the order duly promulgated by public servant, negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. He has been issued a notice as well,' the official said. The car too has been seized, the Shivaji Park police station official said. Mumbai, Aug 9 (PTI) A man was booked on Saturday for feeding pigeons from a grain-filled tray kept on the roof of his car in Mumbai's Dadar area, a police official said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's decision to ban public feeding of pigeons in view of health hazards associated with the practice and close 'kabutarkhanas' has led to a controversy. People who feed pigeons have challenged the civic body's decision in the Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it had not passed any order directing the closure of 'kabutarkhanas' (pigeon-feeding spots) in the city, but only refrained from staying the closure order of the municipal corporation. A committee of experts can study whether the old kabutarkhanas in the city should continue, but 'human life is of paramount importance', it said. PTI DC BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
09-08-2025
- News18
Man booked for feeding pigeons from tray on roof of car; vehicle seized
Mumbai, Aug 9 (PTI) A man was booked on Saturday for feeding pigeons from a grain-filled tray kept on the roof of his car in Mumbai's Dadar area, a police official said. The car too has been seized, the Shivaji Park police station official said. 'Mahendra Sanklecha, a Lalbaug resident, was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on charges of public nuisance, disobedience of the order duly promulgated by public servant, negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. He has been issued a notice as well," the official said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's decision to ban public feeding of pigeons in view of health hazards associated with the practice and close 'kabutarkhanas' has led to a controversy. People who feed pigeons have challenged the civic body's decision in the Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it had not passed any order directing the closure of 'kabutarkhanas' (pigeon-feeding spots) in the city, but only refrained from staying the closure order of the municipal corporation. A committee of experts can study whether the old kabutarkhanas in the city should continue, but 'human life is of paramount importance", it said. PTI DC BNM view comments First Published: August 10, 2025, 00:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
