Bengaluru: Feeding Pigeons Can Land You in Jail, Health Dept Warns

• Bengaluru's Health Department warns against feeding pigeons in public places due to severe health risks.
• Violations can lead to jail time (up to six months) and fines under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 270, 271, 272.
• Pigeon droppings, feathers, and dust cause lung diseases like Cryptococcus fungus and histoplasmosis bacteria, posing high risk to children, elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
• The growing pigeon population is a major public health concern, with similar control measures implemented in Mumbai and Pune.
• Public cooperation is crucial; GBA has banned placing food in non-designated public areas to control population and reduce health risks.

Why It Matters: Feeding pigeons in Bengaluru public places is now illegal due to health risks, punishable by jail and fines.