"They are innocent. Perhaps the most innocent of all creatures." A recent court ban on feeding pigeons in public spaces in the western Indian city of Mumbai has become a major flashpoint between civic bodies, public health activists and bird lovers. This month, hundreds of people clashed with police twice while protesting the closure of a decades-old pigeon feeding spot, or a kabutarkhana. The crackdown has angered animal lovers and religious feeders, as pigeons are long woven into India's cultural fabric. But authorities imposed the ban due to concerns about health hazards due to pigeon droppings. Tap the link in BBCNews's bio to find out which other locations have bans on feeding pigeons. (📷 Getty) #Pigeons #Mumbai #BBCNews