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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 2 dozen cow carcasses found in Pilibhit shelter; protest threat issued
PILIBHIT: The finding of over two dozen cow carcasses floating in a waterlogged shelter home in Devipur has sparked outrage, with the Hindu Maha Sabha threatening a massive protest and indefinite dharna outside the district magistrate's (DM) office. DM Gyanendra Singh, SDM Shraddha Singh, and chief veterinary officer (CVO) Dr Praveen Kumar Tyagi inspected the site. Officials said the carcasses were of cows buried earlier, which resurfaced due to heavy waterlogging, while shelter records showed only three deaths on Wednesday. The CVO also confirmed the facility was overcrowded, housing 798 cattle against a capacity of 350. Hindu Maha Sabha district president Pankaj Sharma claimed the deaths were recent, pointing to intact fur and skin, and accused the management of skipping mandatory autopsies. He submitted a memorandum demanding that those responsible be punished within three days, along with the formation of a monitoring committee, a review of shelter records, and the installation of CCTV cameras. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Cattle carcasses found near UP cowshed after rains, Hindu groups allege negligence
Cattle carcasses were found near a cowshed here on Wednesday, triggering protests by Hindu organisations, even as officials clarified that the remains were buried, but the soil was washed away due to heavy rains. Activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha and Bajrang Dal alleged that cattle were starving.(Representative Image/Getty) Upon receiving information about the incident, District Magistrate (DM) Gyanendra Singh, Chief Development Officer Rajendra and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shraddha Singh rushed to the spot near Devipura cowshed. "Cattle had died earlier and were buried. Due to heavy rains, the soil was washed away, exposing their remains. Immediate burial was done with JCB machines," DM Singh informed. Hindu outfits alleged that poor upkeep at the cowshed led to the deaths. They also accused the village head of negligence, demanded arrests and warned of an agitation if action was not taken. The Devipura cowshed, built for around 350 cattle, currently houses more than 800, they said. Videos surfaced showing carcasses floating in water behind the cowshed. Activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha and Bajrang Dal alleged that cattle were starving and carcasses were dumped in the open instead of being buried. The organisations submitted a memorandum to SDM Singh demanding FIRs against officials, village head, caretaker and others responsible, as well as the formation of a permanent inspection panel for cowsheds.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
3 member medical panel to probe pregnant woman's death after surgery delay
Pilibhit: A three-member medical panel has been constituted to probe the death of a 26-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby at the district women's hospital in Pilibhit, allegedly due to a three-hour delay in performing a C-section and lack of medical care. District magistrate Gyanendra Singh on Thursday directed chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Alok Kumar to initiate a detailed inquiry into the case. Following this, the chief medical superintendent (CMS) of the district male hospital, Dr Ramakant Sagar, initially formed a panel comprising orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sanjeev Kumar, gynaecologist Dr KK Bhatt, and anaesthetist Dr RS Gangwar. However, he later wrote to the principal of autonomous state medical college (ASMC), Dr Sangeeta Aneja, requesting her to finalise the names, stating: "As the district men's and women's hospitals function under the command and control of ASMC, its principal is the right authority to constitute the panel. " The woman, Laxmi Devi of Maidna village under Neuria police station limits, was referred to the district hospital at around 5.30pm on Tuesday by Dr Sahis Pal, in charge of the Neuria community health centre. She had been experiencing intense labour pain but showed no cervical dilation -- a condition that required immediate cesarean delivery. Her family alleged that despite her deteriorating condition, doctors refused to examine her until her blood test reports arrived. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ukraine: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo "She was in agony. My mother kept begging them to help her, but no one came," said her brother Ajay Pal. "She vomited around 7.45pm and collapsed soon after." CMO Dr Alok Kumar said the blood tests should have taken no more than 30 minutes, given the hospital's multiple diagnostic facilities. "We have an in-house pathology lab, an NHM-funded integrated lab, and a health ATM that conducts 35–40 tests automatically," he said. However, the test reports took over three hours, during which, the woman was allegedly left unattended. "Doctors only began preparing for the surgery once the reports arrived-- but by then, she had already collapsed on the hospital bed," said Dr Kumar. Naresh Pal, the woman's husband, said, "It shows no one checked on her for hours. The doctors noticed she had collapsed only when she became unresponsive." He said he had informed the DM and police and would file a formal complaint after the last rites. The CMO has asked for a detailed report from the CMS within two days.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
18 govt schools shut across 15 Pilibhit villages as killer tigress roams free
Pilibhit: Eighteen govt schools across 15 villages in Pilibhit have been shut as a precautionary measure after a tigress suspected of killing three people, most recently a woman on July 17 in Bithra Mandaria, continued to evade capture despite an intensive rescue operation. The school closure, ordered by basic shiksha adhikari Amit Kumar Singh on Saturday, follows a request by divisional forest officer Bharat Kumar DK and approval from district magistrate Gyanendra Singh. The schools will remain closed until the tigress is captured. Efforts to trap the animal using cages, live bait, and patrol teams have failed so far. The tigress is believed to be moving stealthily through interconnected sugarcane and paddy fields. Senior forest officials, including additional principal chief conservator (Project Tiger) Lalit Verma and Bareilly Zone chief conservator PP Singh, are camping in the area. After the latest attack, forest officials initiated talks to seek permission from the state's chief wildlife warden to shoot the tigress. DM Gyanendra Singh, on July 18, had said that the matter was discussed with PTR field director Ramesh Chandra, who is reviewing the tigress's case history before proceeding further. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo The tigress was last spotted on Saturday in Dandia village, about 2km from the most recent attack site. All three deaths have occurred within a 5km radius near the Mala range of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. "We tracked pugmarks showing the tigress crossed the Khakra river to reach Dandia, but efforts to use elephants for combing had to be dropped due to strong opposition from farmers fearing crop damage. We're now using modified tractors instead," said PTR DFO Manish Singh. Farmers have long resisted the use of elephants during combing operations, as the state govt offers no compensation for crop damage caused by jumbo movement. "We've raised the issue with senior officials and are hoping for a policy change," Singh added. Meanwhile, eight e-rickshaws have been deployed across affected villages to spread safety advisories.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
PTR issues warning against trade of Katarua and wild mushrooms in Pilibhit
Pilibhit: Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) issued a warning on Thursday against collection of Katarua (Sal tree buds) and wild mushrooms from the reserve's core forest area, with the onset of monsoon in UP's Terai region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The warning is intended to alert residents of 275 villages located in the eco-sensitive zone of the reserve, as villagers have become accustomed to illegally entering the forest to collect Katarua, which commands a high market price of up to Rs 1,200 per kg. Divisional forest officer of PTR, Manish Singh, said, "As per rules of a tiger reserve, collection of forest produce from core forest area is strictly prohibited, and no one can enter the reserve without prior permission from forest authorities." "People involved in collection and sale of Katarua or wild mushrooms will be penalised under Wildlife Protection Act. To discourage market demand for these two forest products, it has also been decided to bring buyers within scope of legal action," he added. He has also urged district magistrate Gyanendra Singh and SP Abhishek Yadav to assist in monitoring and controlling sellers and buyers of these forest products.
