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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Criminal absconding for 15 years arrested
1 2 Kanpur: Etawah police arrested a criminal who was on the run for 15 years and carried a reward of Rs 10,000, after an encounter. The criminal, a resident of Auraiya district, was wanted in several serious cases in Kanpur Dehat. Late on Sunday night, the police received a tip-off about the presence of a suspicious person near Lion Safari parking gate after which Civil Line police, SOG, and surveillance team arrived at the scene. Seeing the police, he tried to flee and opened fire at the police team. In retaliatory firing by the police, the criminal sustained a bullet injury in right leg and was arrested. The arrested criminal was identified as Sheikh Mohammad (52), a resident of Foota Talab, Dibiyapur police station, Auraiya district. An illegal 315 bore pistol, one used cartridge, six live cartridges, and a motorcycle was recovered from him. During interrogation, he revealed that he stole the motorcycle from Jaswantnagar police station area. Senior Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said that the accused, along with his accomplices, committed a murder and robbery in a house in Shivli town of Kanpur Dehat district in 2010 and was absconding since
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
After 4 bird flu deaths, Gorakhpur and Kanpur zoos step up monitoring and test staff
After a report from a Bhopal-based laboratory confirmed the presence of a bird flu strain in four animals that died at the Gorakhpur and Kanpur zoos in Uttar Pradesh, the zoo authorities have started testing their staff as a precaution. Each zoo employs over 100 staff members. Samples of animals housed in the two zoos are also being sent for testing to the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly. Special attention is being given to animals showing abnormal behaviour, such as loss of appetite, and their samples are being collected for analysis. Regular sanitisation is being carried out at both zoos and zoo staff have been instructed to strictly adhere to all precautionary measures. This month, a tigress, a wolf and a leopard died at the Gorakhpur zoo and the tigress and the leopard tested positive for bird flu. At the Kanpur zoo, samples of a tigress and a peacock found dead last week were sent to the laboratory for examination and both tested positive. Since the report was received, regular sanitisation has been carried out at the Gorakhpur zoo, officially known as Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park, and the Kanpur Zoological Park. Shraddha Yadav, director of the Kanpur zoo, stated, 'Testing of the entire zoo staff is underway.' A team led by the chief medical officer of Kanpur has arrived to conduct the tests. The Kanpur zoo employs around 106 staff members. Yadav also mentioned that random samples from animals housed in the zoo were being sent for examination. Vikas Yadav, director of the Gorakhpur zoo, said that all 105 staff members were examined and all were found negative. He added that a few samples of animals from the zoo had been sent for testing. The poultry farms in Kanpur and Gorakhpur are also being sanitised and samples are being sent for examination. Directions have also been issued to restrict the entry of outsiders to all poultry farms in the districts. The workers of poultry farms were advised to enter the farms only after getting properly sanitised besides adopting other measures. Last week, after the tigress that died recently at the Gorakhpur zoo tested positive for a strain of bird flu, the government took several precautionary measures, including a week-long closure of three zoological parks and the Lion Safari in Etawah for visitors, along with continuous surveillance of animals housed in these facilities. Aditi Sharma, director of the Lucknow zoo, said that since no animals had died at the zoo recently, no samples had been sent for testing. She added that if any animals showed abnormal behaviour, appropriate action would be taken. Anil Patel, director of the Lion Safari in Etawah, said the animals were being monitored closely, but none had shown any abnormal signs thus far. 'No samples have been sent for testing from here,' he added.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Lion dies at Kanpur zoo, officials say was ‘under treatment for infections'
TWO DAYS after the state government ordered the closure of zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur as well as the Lion Safari in Etawah after bird flu strain was detected in a tigress that died at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo in Gorakhpur, an Asiatic lion undergoing treatment for the past few days died on Thursday at the Kanpur zoo. The 15-year-old lion had been transferred to Kanpur from the Gorakhpur zoo on May 11 this year. The lion was 'undergoing treatment for pancreatitis and liver infections,' an official said. However, the authorities have not shared the test report from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), where the animal's samples had been sent. It is unclear whether the lion was infected with a strain of bird flu. Shraddha Yadav, Director of Kanpur Zoological Park, said samples from the lion's carcass would be sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, for further tests. According to sources, the lion was brought to Kanpur on May 11 and was already undergoing treatment for pancreatitis and liver issues. It continued to receive treatment but died on Thursday morning. After the report confirmed that a tigress that died earlier this month at the Gorakhpur zoo tested positive for a strain of bird flu, the government took several precautionary measures. Among these are a week-long closure of three zoological parks and the Lion Safari in Etawah for visitors, along with continuous surveillance of the animals housed there. The three zoos are Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden in Lucknow, and Kanpur Zoological Park. The sample of the tigress was tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. Following the confirmation of bird flu in a tigress that died at Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur, the Central Zoo Authority has deployed a five-member team of veterinary doctors and pathologists from leading wildlife institutions. A government official said that the team will soon visit the Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur to conduct a thorough medical examination of the animals for any signs of bird flu. The team is expected to submit a detailed report within 15 days, based on which further decisions regarding animal care will be taken. The team includes representatives from the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Wildlife Health Management Department, Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun), ICAR Bareilly and Bhopal, and pathologists, the government said in a statement.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Asiatic lion Pataudi dies at Kanpur zoo amid bird flu scare; samples sent to NIHSAD for testing
LUCKNOW: Amid the growing threat of avian influenza, or bird flu, an Asiatic lion 'Pataudi' died at the Kanpur zoo on Thursday morning, days after being brought in for treatment following the death of a tigress Shakti from the virus. Pataudi was brought to Kanpur zoo from Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur on May 11. Meanwhile, the Kanpur Zoo authorities sent the visceral samples of the feline to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal for testing. The state wildlife authorities had already shut the three zoos, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur, along with the Etawah Lion Safari till May 20 as a precautionary measure amid the bird flu scare. Moreover, additional samples from animals have been collected and sent for testing. As per informed sources, Pataudi, aged 15, was brought to Etawah Lion Safari from Junagarh in Gujarat in September 2019. After spending two years at the safari, he was relocated to Gorakhpur Zoo in 2021. The wildlife authorities claimed that the lion was undergoing treatment for pancreatic and hepatic infections. For the last two days, the feline had stopped consuming food and was surviving only on water. He was administered intravenous medication, and a thorough examination was conducted by veterinary doctors on Wednesday.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
All zoos in UP shut for a week, surveillance stepped up in poultry farms
THE UTTAR Pradesh government has ordered till May 20 the closure of zoos in Lucknow and Kanpur and Gorakhpur, as well as the Lion Safari in Etawah,after the detection of bird flu in a tigress that died at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo in Gorakhpur, officials said on Wednesday. Thus, all zoological parks in the state would remain shut for a week, they added. The Central Zoo Authority has deployed a five-member team of veterinary doctors and pathologists from leading wildlife institutions, the state government said on Wednesday. A government official said the team would soon visit the Gorakhpur zoo to conduct a thorough medical examination of the animals for any signs of bird flu. Taking serious note of the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (bird flu), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath earlier directed officials to maintain strict vigilance across all zoos in the state. Chairing a high-level meeting on Monday, Adityanath emphasised that the safety of animals and birds in zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetlands and cow shelters must be the highest priority. He instructed officials to take all necessary preventive steps, strictly following the guidelines issued by both the central and state governments to prevent the possible spread of the infection. The team is expected to submit a report within 15 days, based on which further decisions regarding animal care will be taken. The team includes representatives from the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Wildlife Health Management Department, Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun), ICAR Bareilly and Bhopal, and pathologists, the government said in a statement issued on Wednesday. Several other precautionary measures have been taken after the tigress's death earlier this month at the Gorakhpur zoo. The test reports of two other animals — a wolf and a leopard — that also died this month are awaited. The animals housed there are ubder continuous surveillance, officials said. The sample of the tigress was tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Sources said the decision to close three zoological parks and the Etawah Lion Safari from May 13 to May 20 was taken after receiving the laboratory report from Bhopal. 'As a precautionary measure, we have decided to close the three zoos and the Lion Safari has also been closed for a week,' said Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief conservator of forest-Wildlife (PCCF-Wildlife). The three zoos are Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden in Lucknow and Kanpur Zoological Park. According to sources, this month, three animals — a leopard, a tiger, and a tigress — died at Gorakhpur zoo. The wolf died on May 4 and the tigress and leopard on May 7 and 8 respectively, said Divisional Forest Officer, Gorakhpur, Vikas Yadav. The samples of the three animals were sent for testing last month. The report on the tigress was received recently. 'A strain of bird flu was detected, but it is yet to be confirmed whether that was the actual cause of death,' the official added. During the closure period, all guidelines issued by the Animal Husbandry Department and the Central Zoo Authority, Government of India, will be strictly followed. All animals will be kept under continuous veterinary surveillance. If any symptoms related to the infection are observed, proper treatment and necessary measures will be taken. As part of the preventive strategy, orders have been issued for regular sanitisation of zoo premises and the use of blow torches wherever necessary. During the meeting on Monday, the Chief Minister also stressed the importance of mandatory health screenings for all wild animals and birds, along with strict checks on their food to prevent contamination. He directed that all zoo staff should be sensitised about avian influenza and provided essential safety equipment. Staff duties inside animal enclosures should be assigned based on the level of risk involved, he added. Directions were also issued for strict monitoring of all poultry farms in line with safety protocols and tighter control over the movement of poultry products. Additionally, he directed the Health Department to evaluate the potential impact of H5 Avian Influenza on humans to help prevent any risk of transmission to the public. The Chief Minister said authorities should stay in regular contact with institutions such as the Central Zoo Authority (New Delhi), National Centre for Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Department of Fisheries and Dairy and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (Bareilly) to seek advice and implement necessary actions accordingly. PCCF (Wildlife) Anuradha Vemuri also said in a statement that a special monitoring system and stringent health safety protocols are being enforced across all zoos in the state. All Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) have been directed to conduct regular health checkups for animals and to report any signs of irregularities. Moreover, wild animals are now being fed only after routine health assessments to ensure their well-being.' Zoo employees have been instructed to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) kits and adhere to strict personal hygiene protocols. Regular sanitisation is being done at all zoos to prevent the potential spread of the virus. The Wildlife Department is in constant communication with the Central Zoo Authority, ensuring that all health safety guidelines are implemented, officials said.
