Security put up around Sursagar Lake to prevent people from feeding birds

The historical Sursagar lake in Vadodara is also known for birds especially pigeons flocking there during the whole day. People often visit the lake to feed them and purchase grams and other grains from sellers who sit nearby. However, from Thursday security has been placed there to stop people from feeding the birds which lead to heated arguments and protests.

A large number of birds gather at this place every day and people are often seen there feeding them. Due to this, the birds litter around the lake as well as on the Shiva statue which is situated in the middle of the lake. In order to prevent dirt and to maintain cleanliness, security has been deployed around the Sursagar Lake by the municipality.

As a result, heated arguments took place between security and bird watchers who come there to feed the birds as per their routine. Seven security guards have been deployed to prevent any untoward incident at the spot and stop people to feed the birds. It is to be noted here that after the beautification of Surasagar lake, the statue of Shiva is going to be covered with gold and this step has been taken by the administration as part of maintaining cleanliness.