Residents along the Chupurungi stretch of the Pipili-Kanas route in Puri district have raised alarms after discovering large piles of dead chickens dumped openly by the roadside. The incident has caused widespread concern over potential health risks and the possibility of a poultry disease outbreak.
The carcasses of numerous broiler chickens were found scattered in heaps, emitting a strong foul odor that has disrupted daily life and made travel unpleasant for locals. The road is a key route used by people from several nearby panchayats, intensifying worries about the environmental and public health impact of improper disposal.
Community members have criticized the practice as negligent and irresponsible, urging authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable. They described the open dumping as inhumane and called for immediate action to prevent further risks.
The Block Veterinary Officer of Kanas suggested that the chickens might have died due to the recent intense heat rather than disease, though other causes have not been ruled out. The veterinary department has committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death and assess the disposal methods.
Further official details on the investigation and any subsequent measures are awaited.
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