Bird flu outbreak confirmed at government hatchery in Nagpur, 1,000 chickens dead, containment measures underway Nagpur: A bird flu outbreak was confirmed late Monday evening at the Central Hatchery located at Seminary Hills. The infection was identified after approximately 800 to 1,000 birds died, with the Bhopal-based CSIR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) laboratory confirming the presence of the virus. This development has prompted urgent containment efforts and administrative actions to prevent further spread. Authorities have instructed several assistant commissioners and livestock development officers to report immediately to the Central Hatchery to oversee the scientific disposal of the affected poultry. However, sources indicated that some officers either turned off their phones or failed to report for duty, raising concerns about compliance with emergency protocols. In response to the outbreak, the Nagpur district collector has issued an official notification. Officials have warned that any negligence during this critical period will result in disciplinary action under the Disaster Management Act. The regional joint commissioner of animal husbandry has directed that proposals be submitted for action against the officers who failed to comply. All officials have been ordered to strictly follow the directives of the deputy commissioner of animal husbandry and dairy development in Nagpur. Failure to adhere to these orders will result in their names being reported to the district collector for further action. The incident occurs amid heightened alert in the region as authorities intensify efforts to contain the spread of bird flu. The outbreak underscores the challenges of managing such crises, particularly in areas with significant poultry farming activity.#nagpur #nagpur_district_collector #central_hatchery #seminary_hills
