Bird Flu Scare In Cuttack’s Niali

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Cuttack: Panic gripped Niali block in Odisha’s Cuttack district following the death of crows and poultry in the last four days.

According to sources, carcasses of six crows have been found at Dhaulia village and three in Baharana panchayat in the last two days. Similarly, about 55 poultry have died in Baharana panchayat in the last four days.

The villagers have alleged that though they have informed the Veterinary department about the incident, not a single veterinary official has visited the area till date.