Birds Die After 10 Trees Cut Down at Dholka Hospital, Locals Demand Action

Several birds and chicks are feared to have died after around 10 large trees were cut down on the premises of Santokba Hospital, run by the Dholka Municipality in Ahmedabad district. The tree-cutting has triggered anger among local residents and environmentalists, who have questioned the timing and manner of the action.

Trees Cut Down During Monsoon

The large, fully grown trees on the hospital premises had reportedly been home to birds and their nests for years. Once the trees were felled, the nests and birds were left without shelter.

The incident has come to light during the monsoon, a period when birds are commonly seen nesting and raising their young. Residents allege that several birds and chicks fell to the ground when the trees were cut, with some reportedly dying at the spot.

Questions Over Tree-Cutting Action

The incident has raised questions over why the trees were removed during the monsoon season and whether adequate steps were taken to protect the birds and their nests before the work began.

Local residents and environmentalists have expressed concern over what they describe as negligence by the hospital administration and have demanded accountability for the deaths of the birds.

Demand For Action Against Those Responsible

The incident has also led to calls for strict action against those responsible for the tree-cutting. Residents have demanded that the circumstances surrounding the removal of the trees be investigated and that a case be registered if negligence or violations are established.