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Fresh bird flu cases reported in Kerala’s Kottayam, culling to begin today

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Fresh bird flu cases reported in Kerala’s Kottayam, culling to begin today

Kerala has recorded more cases of bird flu, this time in the Kottayam area. Vechur, Aymanam and Kallara panchayats in the area reported three cases. The sample was sent to the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, where avian influenza was found.

Local authorities said they would culminate ducks and other birds from Wednesday to curb the spread of the virus. They added that 25,000 birds will be culled.

This is the latest confirmation of bird flu in the southern state, where ducks and other poultry have died in the past few weeks.

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After the state animal husbandry department confirmed the presence of avian influenza (H5N1) in some samples, the state government issued an alert in the Alappuzha district last week.

On Friday, a total of 12,000 ducks were culled in Thakazhi gram panchayat ward 10. The decision was made after an emergency meeting was presided over by collectors in the Alappuzha area and the decision was made to increase efforts to prevent the spread of bird flu to other areas. A total of 140 samples were sent for inspection, and 26 samples were positive for avian influenza.

Alappuzha has many stagnant waters and bodies of water. Farmers raise ducks in large numbers, causing frequent cases of bird flu. According to reports, birds from other countries are carriers of the virus. In Alappuzha and neighbouring Kottayam, duck raising is an important business. The eggs and meat of waterfowl are in great demand, and the price is generally higher than that of poultry.

The district government also prohibits the use and sale of duck, chicken, quail and poultry eggs, meat and feces in the affected areas. This restriction will apply to Champakulam, Nedumudi, Muttar, Viyapuram, Karuvatta, Thrikkunnapuzha, Thakazhi, Purakkad, Ambalapuzha South, Ambalapuzha North, Edathva panchayats and Harippad city areas.

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The local police were ordered to support these activities and conduct surveillance in the area. The animal welfare department will ensure the service of the rapid response team and bury the birds.

Avian influenza, also known as avian influenza, is a variety of influenza caused by airborne viruses in birds. Experts say that it can be transmitted to humans in very few cases, and if it occurs, it will cause human-to-human transmission.

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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