High Court Orders Immediate Closure of Pilikula Zoo Over Animal Neglect
The Karnataka High Court has directed the immediate closure of the Pilikula Zoo (Pilikula Biological Park) in Mangaluru after expressing strong concern over the poor...
The Karnataka High Court has directed the immediate closure of the Pilikula Zoo (Pilikula Biological Park) in Mangaluru after expressing strong concern over the poor condition and alleged neglect of animals at the facility. Judges took serious note of photographic evidence presented during a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by wildlife conservationist Bhuvan, which showed animals in unhygienic cages, contaminated water supplies, rusted enclosures, and signs of neglect. On seeing these images, the bench observed that if animals were in such a state, the zoo “must be shut immediately.” The court questioned the continued operation of the zoo, noting its...