A YouTuber from Telangana’s Sircilla district has found himself in legal trouble after posting a controversial video showing the preparation and consumption of ‘ Peacock Curry ’. The video, which went viral on social media, triggered widespread outrage and calls for action against Kodam Pranay Kumar , the man behind the video. The Indian peacock , known for its vibrant colours and majestic appearance, is not only a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act but is also India’s National Bird.
The video, uploaded to Kumar’s YouTube channel, showed him cooking and eating the curry, a stunt allegedly pulled to attract more views. However, the response was far from what he might have anticipated. Social media users condemned the video, accusing Kumar of promoting illegal wildlife consumption and disrespecting a national symbol.
The backlash led to swift action from the local authorities. A team from the forest department, upon receiving information about the video, raided Kumar's home in Tangallapalli village. They recovered the remaining portions of the curry and collected samples for forensic analysis to confirm whether it indeed contained peacock meat.
The Sircilla Superintendent of Police, Akhil Mahajan, confirmed that a case was registered against Kumar under relevant sections of the Wildlife Protection Act. “We will take the strictest action against him and anyone else involved in such activities,” Mahajan stated. He emphasised that the video not only .