Karnal, December 30
More than 35 sheep of four farmers died under mysterious circumstances, while several are in a critical condition in Nagla Megha village on Wednesday
According to information, several sheep of Ramesh, Sanju, Rohtash and Jai Singh were lying unconscious this morning. After checking them, they found more than 35 sheep had died, while several were in a critical condition, said Jasmer, brother of Ramesh
He said they took the ailing and dead sheep to the Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Uchani, to find the reason behind their death and illness
He alleged that the sheep grazed in the vicinity of a factory, which was near the village, and due to the toxic waste of the factory they fell ill resulting into their death
Dr RS Bisla, senior scientist-cum-in charge of the centre, said it seemed to be a case of food poisoning, adding that experts were examining the exact cause of their death. — TNS