CP Sajjanar issued a strong warning via tweet regarding the caging and harming of Palapitta birds during the Dasara festival. He questioned how good fortune could come from tormenting mute creatures. CP Sajjanar stated that those who cage Palapitta birds during the festival would face imprisonment. He further clarified that cutting their wings and engaging in such trade is a criminal offense.
It is customary to view the Palapitta bird on Dasara, considered auspicious. However, some individuals exploit this tradition by caging these birds, clipping their wings, and illegally trading them. CP Sajjanar emphasized that these actions violate animal protection laws, and strict measures will be taken against those involved. He urged the public to refrain from such illegal activities and to treat mute creatures with kindness.