Peacock found dead in Noida, electrocution suspected

The incident took place at Brahmaputra market within Sector 29, where the peacock was found unconscious on the ground

A male peacock was found dead in Noida’s Sector 29 on Friday evening, police said, adding that it is suspected to have died after coming in contact with a live wire.

Upon receiving information from passersby, the local police station promptly notified the forest department. (Representative Image)

Upon receiving information from passersby, the local police station promptly notified the forest department.

The incident took place at Brahmaputra market within Sector 29, where the peacock was found unconscious on the ground.

Sooraj Negi, a worker in the area, said, “We spotted the peacock lying in the market vicinity. Without any serious injuries, we couldn’t determine its condition. Alerting local police and seeking assistance was the next step.”

DP Shukla, SHO of Sector 20 police station in Noida, said, “Upon learning of the bird’s unconscious state, we arrived at the scene and informed the forest department. Prima facie, it appeared that the peacock encountered a live wire and perished due to electric shock.”

PK Srivastava, district forest officer (DFO), said, “A male peacock has met its demise in a Noida marketplace, and evidence points to electrocution. The bird’s body has been sent for postmortem analysis, and the actual cause of death will be confirmed upon receipt of the report.”