Gorakhpur: For Soumya and Sakshi Pathak, the sudden burst of firecrackers on November 10 turned into a painful separation from a beloved member of their family. Their pet parrot, Pullu, took fright at the loud noise and flew away from their home in Civil Lines, leaving the two sisters desperately searching for him. Now, hoping to bring their feathered companion back, the sisters have announced a cash reward of Rs 4,000 for anyone who helps locate him.The sisters have also circulated posters on social media, highlighting a distinctive red dot on the parrot’s forehead to help people identify him.Pullu’s disappearance has left the family distressed, particularly because the bird is not accustomed to finding food on its own. The sisters fear he may be struggling to survive without their care.Soumya recalled that Pullu was an inseparable part of the family. He never stayed inside a cage and freely moved around the house, perching at different places and calling family members by their names. Talking to him every morning and feeding him grains and water by hand had become part of the sisters’ daily routine.Soumya said Pullu flew away right before their eyes after being startled by the loud sound of firecrackers. Initially, the family expected him to return on his own, but their anxiety grew when he did not come back. They searched nearby houses, rooftops, trees and surrounding localities but found no trace of him.The family is particularly worried because Pullu was accustomed to being fed and even given water with a spoon.Soumya had brought the parrot home from a market in Raiganj six years ago, when it was still a chick. Over the years, its chirping, playful antics and familiar calls became an integral part of the household.Their father works in the fire services department, while both sisters are preparing for civil services examinations. The sisters have set aside Rs 4,000 from their savings as a reward and have appealed to people to inform them if they spot Pullu.
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