The historic Dadar Kabutarkhana was shut down under a civic health mandate. With all 51 Kabutarkhanas ordered closed, religious groups demand alternatives while experts cite serious infection risks from pigeon waste exposure.
On Saturday (4th January), noted surgeon Amit Thadhani attempted to pacify the public, worried about the 'new virus' from China. He informed that HMPV has been in India for decades.