Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Calcutta High Court to Hear PIL Over Missing Animals at Alipore Zoo
Imagine a zoo had a lot of animals, but overnight, many of them seemed to vanish.
People are worried and confused.
Someone noticed that the number of animals changed a lot between the end and start of the year.
So, they filed a complaint with a special court, called the Calcutta High Court, to figure out what happened.
They think the zoo might not be taking good care of the animals and want to know why so many disappeared.
The court will now look into the problem and ask the zoo to explain.
Over 300 animals reportedly missing from Alipore Zoo in one day.
A citizens' forum filed a PIL in Calcutta High Court over alleged discrepancies.
The annual inventory showed 672 animals on March 31, 2024, and 351 on April 1, 2024.
The PIL alleges 'gross administrative negligence' and seeks inventory records.
Zoo authorities and state government officials have responded to the allegations.
- Who
- Citizens' forum, zoo authorities, and Calcutta High Court.
- What
- A discrepancy in animal count at Alipore Zoo, leading to a PIL.
- When
- Discrepancy noted between March 31, 2024, and April 1, 2024.
- Where
- Alipore Zoo, Calcutta, India.
- Why
- To investigate alleged administrative negligence and explain the missing animals.
Allegations of Negligence
Zoo's Response
Accountability
Allegations of Negligence
The citizens' forum alleges 'gross administrative negligence' and possible wildlife trade.
Zoo's Response
Zoo officials suggest a 'computing error,' and the chief wildlife warden has ordered a probe.
- Zoo Name
- Alipore Zoo
- Missing Animals
- Over 300
- Date of Discrepancy
- Between March 31 and April 1, 2024
- PIL Filed By
- Citizens' forum
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Zoo Age
- 150 years