Wildlife Activist Demands CBI Probe into Delhi Zoo Irregularities

• Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has sought a CBI or CVC probe into alleged violations of wildlife laws, financial irregularities, and administrative lapses at the National Zoological Park in Delhi.
• Dubey flagged incidents including wildlife deaths, illegal tree felling, and misuse of public funds, citing violations of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and Delhi Preservation of Trees Act.
• He alleged administrative negligence in the death of a jackal, which was mauled by a Himalayan black bear, and claimed its remains were disposed of without a mandatory post-mortem.
• The activist also raised concerns about unauthorized use of rat poison leading to deaths of protected species like a chowsingha, and alleged a 'black ticketing' racket and irregularities in construction and procurement.
• Dubey accused the zoo administration of misusing daily wage workers as domestic help and drivers, and violating safety protocols by assigning untrained staff to handle animals.

Why It Matters: A wildlife activist has called for a CBI probe into serious allegations of mismanagement and illegal activities at Delhi Zoo.