3 weeks ago
Retired Armyman Offers ₹21,000 Reward, Fasts for Missing Pet Gopi
A man in India is very sad because his pet bird flew away.
The man's name is Chandan Mishra, and he used to be a soldier in the army.
His pet is a green parakeet named Gopi, who can talk a little and copy people's voices.
Gopi flew away on a Saturday afternoon when the children in the family were playing with him.
The family searched everywhere around their home but could not find the bird.
Mr. Mishra is now offering a big money reward of ₹21,000 to anyone who finds Gopi.
He also says he will not eat food until his bird comes home.
The family has asked a local pundit for help and plans to hold a special prayer ceremony.
Many people on the internet are sharing the news to help bring Gopi home safely.
Retired army personnel Chandan Mishra of Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, is offering a ₹21,000 reward to anyone who finds his missing pet parakeet Gopi.
The bird escaped on Saturday afternoon while young members of the family were playing with it.
The reward was initially ₹11,000 and was raised to ₹21,000 on Sunday.
Mishra has declared he will observe a fast until Gopi returns safely.
The family has contacted a local pundit and plans a havan-pujan, while the appeal has gone viral on social media.
- Who
- Chandan Mishra, a retired army personnel living in Sohagpur, Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- His pet parakeet Gopi flew away, and he is offering a ₹21,000 reward and observing a fast for its safe return.
- Where
- Sohagpur, near Banganga Mela ground, in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The bird escaped on Saturday afternoon; the reward was raised to ₹21,000 on Sunday.
- Why
- Because Gopi, a friendly talkative bird that imitates family voices, is deeply loved and the family wants him back safely.
Key facts
- Person
- Chandan Mishra, retired army personnel
- Location
- Sohagpur, Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
- Pet
- Parakeet named Gopi (also called Mitthu)
- Day bird escaped
- Saturday afternoon, while being played with
- Initial reward
- ₹11,000
- Current reward
- ₹21,000, raised on Sunday
- Plans
- Fast until bird returns; havan-pujan with local pundit
- Bird origin
- Brought from Amarkantak, Anuppur district, about a year ago
Sources
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