Delhi zoo’s last cape buffalo dies after consuming plastic bag, probe ordered

The Delhi zoo on Thursday ordered an inquiry after its last cape buffalo died allegedly due to the consumption of a plastic bag.

The cape buffalo, a species found only in Africa, died on August 27. Veterinary Officer Abhijit Bhawal who conducted the postmortem found a plastic-like material in the stomach of the animal, an official said.

The zoo had two cape buffaloes. One of them died in February 2017.

"The administration has taken a serious note of the incident and an inquiry has been ordered into it. Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty," Riyaz Khan, the zoo's curator, said.