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‘Stay alert, stop the illegal trade of owls for black magic’

Patna: With the intention of preventing the illegal trade of owls for black sciences or magical practices during Diwali, the Department of Environment, forest and climate change (DEFCC) has directed district judges and SPS to remain vigilant during the celebration season.
Dipak Kumar Singh, the principal secretary of the department, said the letter was issued for all DM and forest officers.
“They were asked to be alert and detect suspicious activities.
All owl species are protected under the laws of wildlife (protection), 1972 and hunting, trade or other forms of exploitation are violations that can be punished,” he told this newspaper.
He added, “Through the social platform, we try to eliminate superstitious trust related to owls and make them aware of interesting punishment.” In the video message distributed on Twitter by Singh on Saturday, he said, “Diwali is a festival to spread happiness and kill innocent birds on this occasion is unacceptable.
The owl is ‘Vaahan’ (vehicle) Dewi Lakshmi, but some The superstitious person sacrificed birds to achieve wealth and prosperity.
“DEFCC also has a contact number (0612-2226911) so that people can report the incident.
Although there is a ban on their sales under the Law of Wildlife Protection, owls are sold quietly in the PET market in Mirshikar Toli City Patna every year during Diwali.
This is the best time for hunters to get money by selling this nocturnal bird.
Owls, especially with ears or beetles, are more expensive because people think they have magical power.
During Lakshmi Puja on the night Diwali, some Dewi Lakshmi worshipers believe that sacrificing disgusting owls of bad luck and ensuring prosperity or black magic practitioners, using parts or organs.
Blood Owls live for ceremonial pujas and rituals.
Singh claims that DEFCC has carried out an attack on Mirshikar Toli from time to time and captures many people.
“They treat this illegal business as livelihan them.
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Therefore, we try to provide some alternatives to them,” he added.

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