India, Aug. 12 -- Amid the row over feeding pigeons at Kabutarkhana, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state government will consider setting up feeding centres at deserted places, like the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

On Monday, the Supreme Court, refusing to intervene with the Bombay High Court's order, directed the Mumbai civic body to lodge FIRs against persons feeding pigeons illegally and to shut down the Kabutarkhana at Dadar.

Reacting to the SC order, Fadnavis said the government will follow the apex court's directives. "However, there are emotions attached to the issue, and we will consider setting up feeding areas for pigeons in deserted areas like SGNP. It will be in accordance with the forest laws," he said.

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