Aftermath of Air India Crash: Devastating Impact on Local Wildlife

The crash site of the London-bound Air India flight at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad has revealed a grim reality - the destruction of a vibrant ecosystem that once thrived on the campus. At least 30 peacocks, 20 dogs, and several species of birds and cows lived amidst the junior resident doctors and mess staff, but the tragedy has left the area eerily silent. In the days following the crash, the remains of at least four peacocks, five dogs, and over 50 birds have been found.

Key Takeaways:

• At least 30 peacocks, 20 dogs, and several species of birds and cows lived on the BJ Medical College campus before the crash.
• Remains of at least four peacocks, five dogs, and over 50 birds have been found in the past five days.
• The days leading up to the monsoon were blissful, with the cries of peacocks echoing across the campus.
• Resident doctors and mess staff who regularly fed the stray dogs either perished in the crash or have abandoned the college premises.
• Local NGOs and volunteers have been recovering remains from the site, with over 50 birds and five dogs already cremated.
• The Centre for Nurture and Care of Dogs (CNCD) has been deployed to keep carnivorous animals away from the site to prevent further contamination.
• At least one peacock and an unknown number of dogs were killed in the crash.

Statistics:

• At least 55 animal remains have been found in the past five days (4 peacocks + 5 dogs + 50+ birds).
• Over 50 birds and 5 dogs have been cremated by local NGOs and volunteers.
• The CNCD has been deployed to keep carnivorous animals away from the site for 5 days (from the crash site on _Thursday_).
• Several dogs were killed in the crash.
• One peacock was handed over to the forest department as a Schedule One protected bird.

Sources:

• ET (Economic Times)
• Local NGOs and volunteers involved in the rescue and clearance operations