SINGAPORE, Feb. 24 -- After a five-year hiatus, Singapore will resume crow shooting operations from the second half of March to tackle a surging population and a sharp rise in attacks on residents.

According to CNA, the announcement was made yesterday by Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat, following consultations with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Police Force.

Culling using shotguns was halted in 2020 after incidents where pellets accidentally struck nearby homes. However, Minister Chee stated that alternative methods have failed to keep the situation under control.

"In 2025 alone, the Municipal Services Office received about 15,000 crow-related feedback, three times more than in 2020," Mr. Chee said, hig...