Kolkata: A golden jackal sighting on the runway at Kolkata airport forced an arriving Chennai flight to divert to Durgapur, once again drawing attention to a persistent wildlife challenge that the airport operator has been trying to contain for years.
Between 2017 and 2019, the airport engaged Nature Environment and Wildlife Society and specialised Narikurava hunters from Tamil Nadu to deal with the issue. During that drive, 51 jackals and 10 jungle cats were captured and rehabilitated.
Officials said jackals are drawn to the airport and adjoining land in search of grass, prey and food waste. Officials said the intensity of the problem has reduced since then, but sporadic sightings continue, particularly during wet weather. The problem tends to worsen during the monsoon or after unseasonal rain, when burrows get flooded and the animals move out into open areas. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata