Residents demand action against feeding pigeons
The Free Press Journal|December 26, 2024
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated a drive against feeding pigeons.
Indu Bhagat

The civic body has identified 20 prominent pigeon feeding spots, including the Sarasbaug statue, Bund Garden flyover, Patil Estate at Shivajinagar and Katraj Chowk. PMC is taking strict action against the defaulters, and a fine is also being levied in the range between Rs500 and Rs5,000, said an official.

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