New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Wednesday that authorities have rescued 103 protected native wildlife species, including parakeets and endangered tortoises, from a pet shop in the capital's Moti Nagar area.

Sirsa stated that the operation, executed by the Forest and Wildlife Department alongside local law enforcement, resulted in the seizure of 54 parakeets and 49 turtles and tortoises, such as the Indian Star Tortoise, all of which are safeguarded under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

He posted, "103 protected birds and turtles were rescued today from a pet shop in Moti Nagar. That's 54 parakeets and 49 turtles and tortoises, including the Indian Star Tortoise. All are native species p...