Chandigarh man booked for illegal possession of two Indian parakeets

Following this, a team of the wildlife department conducted an inspection of the area on January 24. During the inspection, the team found and rescued the two parakeets confined inside the accused’s house.

Both parakeets were placed under the supervision of the department’s veterinary doctor. Officials said the birds are in a safe environment and their health condition is being closely monitored. Further action regarding their rehabilitation and release will be taken as per established wildlife conservation protocols.

Police said further investigation is underway to determine how the birds were procured and whether any other individuals were involved in the offence.

According to the wildlife department, the Indian rose-ringed parakeet is a protected species listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and keeping, capturing or confining the bird without official permission is a punishable offence under the law.