JOURNAL ARTICLE

Former Trinamool MP demands clarification from Mamata Banerjee over vanishing of animals from India's oldest zoo.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on concerns raised by former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Jawhar Sircar regarding the significant decline in animal populations at Kolkata's Alipore Zoological Garden, the oldest zoo in India. Sircar highlighted that the number of animals has reportedly decreased from 1,872 in 1996 to just 351, questioning whether this decline is due to theft or smuggling. He also criticized the West Bengal government for auctioning a portion of the zoo's land for commercial use, which he believes detracts from efforts to improve the zoo's conditions. Additionally, a petition has been filed by a local organization seeking an investigation into the disappearance of over 300 animals from the zoo's records. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:India Together. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186925215
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