Mumbai erupts in clashes over pigeon feeding ban: Supreme Court backs High Court
Mumbai faces rising tensions as the Supreme Court upholds a ban on feeding pigeons, citing health hazards. Jain community protests turn violent, while Marathi groups threaten counter-demonstrations. With political factions potentially joining, fears of communal clashes grow. Authorities struggle to maintain order as defiance of court orders escalates. The battle over bird feeding reveals deeper cultural and legal divides in the city.