Wildbuzz | Social media fuels poaching: timeline of events (Punjab, India, 2026)

The offending account nihangs_pethouse remains operational; the article states there was no response from authorities on actions against the account user or recovery of the captive birds, described as part of a 'twist in a tragic tale of robbed children'.

A further report to Basanta Rajkumar is noted, seeking an update on actions against the account user and any recovery of captive birds; no update is reported in the article.

The writer informed Basanta Rajkumar again about the Instagram account and requested action; the article notes that there was no response from the warden regarding the actions initiated or the recovery of captive birds.

The writer brought the offending Instagram account nihangs_pethouse, along with its reels and screenshots, to Punjab chief wildlife warden Basanta Rajkumar with a request for action.

An initiative organized by Karuna Eco-companions Foundation in collaboration with the Chandigarh forest and wildlife department, Global Youth Federation, and Peedu’s People freed 28 pet parakeets over the last two months from sectors in Mohali and Chandigarh; an awareness drive was conducted at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Khuda Ali Sher to educate students and parents about illegal pet ownership and its link to wildlife crime.

Parakeets are protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended 2022); illegal ownership invites legal proceedings and punishment. No Indian wild bird can be kept in captivity by non-government entities without explicit permission from forest and wildlife departments.