A dead spotted owlet was found on a road passing through the forest patch at Aarey Milk Colony on Tuesday morning.

Mumbai-based naturalist and wildlife photographer Mahesh Yadav said, "The recent discovery of a dead spotted owlet, a victim of roadkill in Aarey Colony, highlights a serious issue -- the lack of adequate wildlife protection measures on its roads. Aarey, often called Mumbai's 'green lung', is a vital biodiversity hotspot and a declared protected forest."

Yadav pointed out that despite its protected status, Aarey lacks basic safety infrastructure for wildlife, such as speed limits and speed breakers, leading to frequent roadkills.