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A 40-year-old man has been arrested for killing a barn owl in outer Delhi's Sultanpur area on Sunday night. Police said that black magic was the motive behind killing the owl. "During questioning, it was revealed that black magic was the motive behind the killing. While trade in owls for black magic goes on year-round, certain seasons see significant spikes — especially the weeks approaching the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. Hunting and trading of any Indian owl species are banned under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972..