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A social media post flagging a display of exotic mammals, reptiles, and animals at a nightclub in Hyderabad’s upmarket Jubilee Hills has drawn the attention of authorities leading to an investigation opened against them by the local police.
On Monday, a post was shared on Twitter with photos of a snake, a cat, and an iguana. The user said: “Hi @cyberabadpolice, Xora nightclub in Jubilee Hills Road #36 put up exotic wildlife for display in their premises over this weekend. The stories were up on their Instagram page. Please do the needful.” (sic)
He also shared a video with the caption, “Here’s video footage of the wildlife on display from the Instagram page of Xora Bar & Kitchen, Jubilee Hills Rd#36 @cyberabadpolice.”
Arvind Kumar, special chief secretary for municipal administration, responded soon, saying “The audacity is shameful and shocking.” He said he will take the matter up with Telangana DGP, Hyderabad police commissioner, and PCCF, Forest department. To this, the user responded “Better to set an impactful precedent against such acts and their perpetrators, before it becomes a city-wide trend. Look forward to stern action.”
The Jubilee Hills police have started an inquiry into the allegations. A police official said they contacted the forest department regarding the matter and are exploring legal options to act against the club.
During the initial inquiry, they found out that the club management procured the exotic creatures for display on Sunday for an hour after a similar display was done at another nightclub. The management had contacted the same person who supplied the creatures to replicate the same vibes for a Sunday evening.
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