Published 15:40 IST, April 12th 2020
US Embassy in Delhi receives 'unexpected visitors' amid COVID-19 lockdown
The US Embassy in New Delhi hosted “unexpected visitors” on April 10 while India is under complete lockdown barring essential services due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The United States Embassy in New Delhi hosted “unexpected visitors” on April 10 while India is under complete lockdown barring essential services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. US Ambassador Ken Juster shared the photographs, on his official Twitter account, of two peacocks roaming around Roosevelt House, the envoy’s residence.
In the four pictures shared by the ambassador, the two peacocks can be seen wandering on the campus.
'Want American Visa'
Social media is flooded with pictures of birds and wildlife animals taking over the empty streets as humans are staying inside their homes amid strict social distancing measures announced by the government. After ambassador Juster posted the pictures on Twitter, netizens reacted to it saying the peacocks were trying to get an American visa.
The Thai Ambassador to India also shared a video asking why peacocks are calling the Embassy. Check out some of the reactions:
Updated 15:40 IST, April 12th 2020