Haridwar
Diwali owl threat prompts night patrols across Haridwar forests and Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Owls face heightened danger around Diwali because of a superstition linking their sacrifice with wealth through tantric rituals. Forest areas around Haridwar and Rajaji Tiger Reserve have been placed on alert, with night patrols and quick response teams deployed. City parks and green spaces also need attention because owls are found there too.