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The two men delivering the owls, one of India’s most majestic birds, on a motorbike to the occultist, were arrested near Sector 5-6 culvert in Vaishali area, police said.
The duo, identified by police as Sumit and Pradeep, had hidden the owls in a bucket.
On Diwali night, people worship goddess Lakshmi and occultist sacrifice her mount, the owl, in a rite that many believe will ward off bad luck and bring prosperity.
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The two bird smugglers have been sent jail.