Delhi Zoo Faces Probe Over Allegations of Jackal Being Burnt Alive

A workers' union at Delhi Zoo has alleged that one of four jackals that escaped in November 2025 was burnt alive in a bear's burrow while attempting to capture it, with its body later disposed of without a post-mortem. The union claims this violates wildlife and animal cruelty laws. The Union Environment Ministry has ordered a probe into the allegations, with officials visiting the zoo. The zoo director denies the incident was reported, stating an internal inquiry is underway, while a senior official claims animal inventory tallies with records.