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Peshwa-era prestige to fatal rivalries: Pune’s pigeon passion spirals into violence

April 08, 2026 7:11 pm

Explore the high-stakes world of Pune’s pigeon keepers, where a Peshwa-era tradition meets modern-day rivalry. From birds priced at ₹1.25 lakh to a string of chilling murders over theft suspicions, discover how this ancient passion has developed a dangerous dark side.

In the past, there have also been instances of pigeons found carrying code words and numbers on slips tied to their legs. (File Photo)

Suspected of stealing pigeons, 19-year-old beaten to death; four brothers arrested

March 18, 2026 10:34 pm

Police have identified the deceased as Rupesh Dhanraj Shinde (19), a resident of Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Borate Vasti, Moshi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, who was also into pigeon keeping. An FIR was registered by his father Dhanraj Shinde (45).

Mumbai businessman convicted for feeding pigeons, fined ₹5,000

December 26, 2025 3:15 pm

Nitin Sheth was booked in August after he fed pigeons at a kabutarkhana on L J Road near Hinduja Hospital in Mahim.

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Can turn pigeons into human-operated drones with neurochip, says Russian company

December 04, 2025 6:27 pm

Neiry claims its neural chip lets operators pilot real birds, opening the door to a new class of “living drones.”

Environmentalists and conservationists oppose plan to allow pigeon feeding near Aarey forest and Sanjay Gandhi National Park

October 29, 2025 3:37 pm

The primary reason for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to select the four places for pigeon feeding is that there is minimal human presence.

After ban, BMC plans pigeon-feeding sites at SGNP, Aarey, Wadala and Gorai

October 28, 2025 10:58 pm

At present, Mumbai has over 50 kabutarkhanas, primarily located in the city proper, with a few in the suburban areas

Dadar Kabutarkhana is amongst the 44 feeding spots where the civic body has initiated action against pigeon feeding.

BMC invites suggestions and objections from citizens on pigeon-feeding issue

August 17, 2025 9:05 pm

The BMC’s move comes weeks after the Bombay High Court (HC) hearing on August 7, when it had said that an expert committee will be formed to explore workable mechanisms for feeding the pigeons at public spaces.

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August 15, 2025 5:42 pm

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People clash with police as they tear down tarpaulin sheets put up at the Dadar Kabutarkhana.

Why an order by Mumbai’s civic body on feeding pigeons is now before HC

August 10, 2025 2:32 pm

Over the past few weeks, civic authorities have cracked down on the feeding of pigeons in public places in Mumbai, such as the Dadar kabutarkhana, acting on directives issued by the state government and the Bombay High Court.

CM weighs in for pigeons: ‘BMC to explore controlled feeding of pigeons, no plan to reopen kabootarkhanas immediately’ says Gagrani

August 06, 2025 9:57 am

The BMC had earlier acted on the Bombay High Court’s July 30 order directing the civic body to curb “illegal” and “defiant” feeding of pigeons in public areas such as Dadar West, citing health hazards like fungal infections and respiratory issues