SaralnamaA smuggler in Bihar claims to sell rare hill owls for black magic rituals during Diwali. He offers owls with 10 to 25 fingers, priced up to ₹25 lakh for the rarest 25-fingered owl. The smuggler promises 24-hour delivery and says the 25-fingered owl's magic never fails. He also recommends mongooses as Kubera's vehicle for fulfilling wishes. The illegal trade of protected owls and mongooses continues in Patna despite a ban. Some politicians have reportedly purchased owls for tantric rituals during the ongoing elections. Owls are considered powerful in black magic, with more fingers indicating greater power. The forest department has warned of strict action against wildlife smuggling. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:13 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A smuggler in Bihar claims to sell rare hill owls for black magic rituals during Diwali
- He offers owls with 10 to 25 fingers, priced up to ₹25 lakh for the rarest 25-fingered owl
- The smuggler promises 24-hour delivery and says the 25-fingered owl's magic never fails