Indian-origin woman fined over Rs 2 lakh in Singapore for repeatedly feeding pigeons

• Sanmugamnathan Shamla, 71, fined SGD 3,200 (approx. Rs 2.27 lakh) for feeding pigeons multiple times.
• She pleaded guilty to four charges under the Singapore Wildlife Act, with five similar charges considered.
• Shamla fed pigeons nine times between July 2025 and January 2026, despite a previous fine in May 2025.
• The court noted her "persistent disregard for the law" and that she broke a previous undertaking not to repeat the behavior.
• Feeding wildlife without approval can incur fines up to SGD 10,000 per charge; NParks warns of public health risks.