This Diwali protect spotted owlet, the jungle owlet, the barn owl, the rock eagle-owl and the dusky

Believed to be the steed of the goddess of wealth, these birds are killed in the thousands in superstitious rituals held to gain siddhi by people who believe the "sacrifice" will help them fulfill their wishes.
According to a report in Times of India, one owl is sold for at least Rs 20,000 with a bird weighing more than 4kg fetching anything between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7 lakh on the day of the festival.
The Uttrakhand Government has taken steps to and Special teams have been deployed in the forests of Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar district to deter poachers. "Flying squads and informers are on red alert in the forests, at check points and even local markets. The State forest department is working proactively and have also sought the police department's help to crack down on this despicable practice,
More support is needed to help the Government Authorities to end this menace and stop this ritual slaughter