Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Delhi Zoo Shifts Charges Amid Jackal Death Allegations
There's a big problem at the Delhi Zoo.
Some workers say a jackal died because zoo staff used fire and chilli powder to try to get it out of a bear's den.
The zoo says they don't know about this happening.
Now, the person in charge of that area has been temporarily replaced while they look into what really happened.
The workers want a special investigation to find out the truth.
It's important because they think the zoo didn't follow the right rules for helping animals.
Allegations that a jackal died of suffocation during a capture operation at Delhi Zoo.
Officer overseeing the operation has been divested of charges pending inquiry.
Zoo workers' union claims inhumane methods were used, violating animal rescue protocols.
Zoo director denies knowledge of the incident but has ordered an inquiry.
Union demands a court-monitored independent investigation into the matter.
- Who
- Delhi Zoo officials and workers' union
- What
- Allegations of jackal death due to inhumane capture methods
- When
- Incident allegedly occurred in December, charges shifted on January 16
- Where
- National Zoological Park, New Delhi
- Why
- To investigate the allegations and ensure proper protocols are followed
- Location
- National Zoological Park, New Delhi
- Date of Incident
- December 14-18 (alleged)
- Animal Involved
- Jackal
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Suffocation from chilli powder and fire
- Action Taken
- Officer's charges withdrawn, additional in-charge arrangements made
- Union's Demand
- Court-monitored independent inquiry