Crows die due to avian flu in Rajasthan's Jhalawar
Crows die due to avian flu in Rajasthan's Jhalawar

A large number of crows have died due to avian flu in the area around Radi in Rajasthan's Jhalawar.

A Rapid Response Team has been constituted for sampling and probe.

As per Jhalawar Administration, samples to be collected from poultry farms and poultry shops in the area closed temporarily.

Speaking to media, Jhalawar Collector, Ngikya Gohain said, "Section 144 imposed in the affected area in Radi.

Rapid Response Team constituted to collect samples from poultry farms there.

"If bird flu is found to have infected poultry in a chicken farm then the chickens will be culled and suitable compensation will be given," he added.