Archive · 18 Jul 2025
FIR Filed Over Bird Deaths During Thane Housing Society Tree Trimming
In Thane, India, over 45 birds died after a housing society trimmed trees.
The forest department is investigating.
An FIR (police report) was filed against the society's leaders and the tree-cutting contractor.
They are accused of violating wildlife protection laws.
The society had permission to trim the trees but did it in a way that harmed the birds.
Now, people want stricter rules to protect birds before any more trees get trimmed.
An FIR has been filed against four individuals following the death of over 45 birds in Thane.
The incident occurred at a housing society in the Kasarvadavali area due to tree trimming.
The accused include three office bearers and the contractor responsible for the tree pruning.
The forest department registered the case under the Wild Life (Protection) Act.
Activists are demanding stricter controls on tree pruning.
- Who
- Three office-bearers of the housing society and the contractor Arfat Varekar.
- What
- An FIR was filed against four individuals for the death of over 45 birds during tree trimming.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday and the FIR was filed on Friday.
- Where
- A housing society in Kasarvadavali area, Thane city.
- Why
- Reckless cutting of tree branches led to the death of birds and the forest department is investigating wildlife violations.
Environmental Concerns
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Control over pruning
Environmental Concerns
Activists demand stricter controls on tree pruning
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- Location
- Kasarvadavali area, Thane
- Incident
- Death of over 45 birds
- Accused
- 3 office bearers and a contractor
- Charges
- Wild Life (Protection) Act
- Action
- FIR filed by Forest Department
- Injured Birds
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