Interview: Special conversation with Mohammad Arif, who helped the dumb stork

Interview: Special conversation with Mohammad Arif, who helped the dumb stork


The district administration of Uttar Pradesh has slapped a case against Arif by snatching the stork under the Wildlife Protection Act. Dr. Ramesh Thakur had a detailed conversation with Kanoon Pachde and how Arif befriended Saras.

The friendship of bird lover Mohammad Arif and his friend Saras has been discussed for the past several days. The friendship of both has drawn such a line, crossing which now everyone wants to befriend the stork. In other words, the love of the common people towards the dumb birds has also increased. His friendship not only caught the attention of the common people, but even big leaders like Akhilesh Yadav were drawn to him. But, perhaps the friendship of Saras-Arif got noticed by someone. The administration has slapped a case against Arif by snatching the stork under the Wildlife Protection Act. Dr. Ramesh Thakur had a detailed conversation with Kanoon Pachde and how Arif befriended Saras. Here are the main parts of the conversation-

Question: When and how did you get the stork?

Answer: It was a year ago. Was moaning in the neighboring farm. Blood was coming out in the right leg. The mouth was open. I first gave him water when he regained some consciousness. Then I got into thinking, if I leave it alone in the field, it will die within a few hours, or else someone else can harm it. Then I decided to take home. He took the injured leg home and got it treated. Even after that many times I made up my mind to leave him, tried too, but he did not go, every time he used to follow me home. After that I decided to keep it with me. Since then the stork started living with me with attachment. Eating, drinking, sleeping, walking, bathing used to do everything with me.

Question: Everything was going well, what happened all of a sudden that such a mess has arisen?

Answer- People used to come from far and wide to see the stork. Photographed, then shared on social media. I also started posting its photos on social media, after that the number of fans of Saras increased rapidly. But, maybe after this our friendship got noticed by someone. I don’t know what is my crime? But, it is now starting to feel that I have been punished for friendship with a dumb bird. The friend also got separated and I got stuck in the legal tangle, defamation is different. I fondly remember the moments spent with Saras. Actually, it was not known when he became important in life. The administration got rid of me and Saras in a moment, did not care at all.

Question: In the eyes of the administration, have you violated the Wildlife Protection Act?

Answer- I did not know about this law before and neither now? But now slowly I am starting to understand. When the notice came, I came to know that a case has been registered against me. An order has been made to appear before the forest officer on the second of next month. There, I will go, I will keep my words. But I am in no mood to fight more legal battles. I am being accused of violating the rules. Whereas, I have protected the law by saving the life of a dumb bird. Despite this I am being wrapped up.

Question: It seems, since the time former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met you, the matter has gained momentum.

Answer- Look, there is always a mutual tussle between the ruling party and the opposition. But, what does a common man like me have to do with it. There should be no politics regarding me. The stork stayed with me for more than a year, then the administration did not remember. As far as meeting Akhilesh Yadav is concerned, neither did I invite anyone nor did I invite anyone to the village. Many people came automatically. I don’t understand why I and my stork were dragged into the political battle.

Question: What did Akhilesh Yadav say when he met you?

Answer- He said that I am doing a good work, this will create feelings of love for the bird in the people. Stork conservation campaign will get more strength. Akhilesh sir had told me that he himself loves storks very much, there are many storks in Saifai, he always meets them. Stayed for about 20 minutes, had also clicked a photo with the stork. I also took them to the fields. After that, when the discussions started happening at the administration level, he had held a press conference in which I was also invited. After this what was done by the state government is in front of all of you.

Question: What is the status of Saras now?

Answer- I have requested the administration to hand over the stork to me, but it may not happen now? Sent to the zoo in Kanpur. I went there to meet him, he started dancing on seeing me, very happy, inside I also felt that I have met him for years.

Question: A lot of politics is also happening on your issue?

Answer- Look, I am a very simple person. I am a resident of village. Big things are beyond my understanding. Who will be benefited and harmed by doing politics on me.

– Dr. Ramesh Thakur



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