“Central District Police ने Kabootar Market में बड़ी कार्रवाई करते हुए 863 पक्षी और जानवरों को रेस्क्यू किया है।

Central District Police ने Kabootar Market में बड़ी कार्रवाई करते हुए 863 पक्षी और जानवरों को रेस्क्यू किया है।

PFA, World Wide Animal और Forest & Wildlife Department के साथ coordination में यह joint raid conducted की गई।

कार्रवाई के दौरान बड़ी संख्या में birds और animals को मौके से rescue किया गया।

यह कार्रवाई illegal wildlife trade और animal cruelty के खिलाफ पुलिस की बड़ी पहल मानी जा रही है।

Central District Police की इस joint operation में rescued animals को सुरक्षित तरीके से आगे की आवश्यक प्रक्रिया के लिए सौंपा गया।

BRIEF OF INCIDENT

On 09.08.2026, credible information was received by People For Animals (PFA) regarding the alleged illegal sale, possession and unlawful confinement of protected birds and animals in pet shops operating in Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi then police gave information to
World Wide Animal and officials of the Forest & Wildlife Department, Delhi.

Acting promptly upon the information, a joint raid was conducted by the staff of PS Jama Masjid, Central District Police, in coordination with People For Animals (PFA), World Wide Animal and officials of the Forest & Wildlife Department, Delhi.
During the operation, 5 pet shops were systematically inspected. A large number of birds and animals were found confined in cages, many of which were overcrowded and maintained in unhygienic conditions.
The recovered birds and animals were examined, identified and segregated with the assistance of the concerned wildlife and animal welfare organisations. Protected/scheduled birds were seized by the concerned wildlife authorities, while other birds and animals requiring rescue from cruel and improper conditions were taken into appropriate care as per law.

TEAM & OPERATION

The dedicated police team of PS Jama Masjid comprised SI Bijender, W/SI Saloni and HC Vinod.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the SHO, PS Jama Masjid, and overall supervision of ACP Daryaganj.

The team conducted systematic inspection of the pet shops and coordinated the seizure and rescue proceedings with World Wide Animal, People For Animals (PFA) and the Forest & Wildlife Department, Delhi.

FIR & LEGAL ACTION
On the complaint of an activist associated with People For Animals (PFA) and Member, Advisory Board of the Newspaper Association of India, and on the basis of the recoveries made during the joint raid, FIR No. 432/2026 dated 10.08.2026 was registered at PS Jama Masjid, Central District, Delhi.

The case has been registered under:

• Sections 9/39/44/49/50/51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
• Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
• Sections 325/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023


ACCUSED PERSONS / PERSONS IDENTIFIED

The following persons were found in possession/control of the recovered birds and animals and were identified as accused persons in the present case:

1. Iqbal Khan, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
2. Akash, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
3. Kani Ram, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
4. Mohd. Adil Khan, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
5. Rashid Khan, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.

All five persons were bound down as per law.
BRIEF OF INCIDENT

On 09.08.2026, credible information was received by People For Animals (PFA) regarding the alleged illegal sale, possession and unlawful confinement of protected birds and animals in pet shops operating in Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi then police gave information to
World Wide Animal and officials of the Forest & Wildlife Department, Delhi.

Acting promptly upon the information, a joint raid was conducted by the staff of PS Jama Masjid, Central District Police, in coordination with People For Animals (PFA), World Wide Animal and officials of the Forest & Wildlife Department, Delhi.
During the operation, 5 pet shops were systematically inspected. A large number of birds and animals were found confined in cages, many of which were overcrowded and maintained in unhygienic conditions.
The recovered birds and animals were examined, identified and segregated with the assistance of the concerned wildlife and animal welfare organisations. Protected/scheduled birds were seized by the concerned wildlife authorities, while other birds and animals requiring rescue from cruel and improper conditions were taken into appropriate care as per law.

TEAM & OPERATION

The dedicated police team of PS Jama Masjid comprised SI Bijender, W/SI Saloni and HC Vinod.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the SHO, PS Jama Masjid, and overall supervision of ACP Daryaganj.

The team conducted systematic inspection of the pet shops and coordinated the seizure and rescue proceedings with World Wide Animal, People For Animals (PFA) and the Forest & Wildlife Department, Delhi.

FIR & LEGAL ACTION
On the complaint of an activist associated with People For Animals (PFA) and Member, Advisory Board of the Newspaper Association of India, and on the basis of the recoveries made during the joint raid, FIR No. 432/2026 dated 10.08.2026 was registered at PS Jama Masjid, Central District, Delhi.

The case has been registered under:

• Sections 9/39/44/49/50/51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
• Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
• Sections 325/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023


ACCUSED PERSONS / PERSONS IDENTIFIED

The following persons were found in possession/control of the recovered birds and animals and were identified as accused persons in the present case:

1. Iqbal Khan, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
2. Akash, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
3. Kani Ram, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
4. Mohd. Adil Khan, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.
5. Rashid Khan, R/o Kabootar Market, Jama Masjid, Delhi.

All five persons were bound down as per law.