Secunderabad Chicken Centres Found Selling Rotten Meat Amid Bird Flu Scare In Telangana

Amid bird flu concerns, Food Safety officials in Hyderabad seized 500 kg of rotten chicken allegedly being supplied to bars in Secunderabad's Anna Nagar.

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If you are a non-vegetarian in the Anna Nagar area of Hyderabad's twin city Secunderabad, you may be in for a disgusting shock. Amid a bird flu scare in Telangana's Hyderabad, a large quantity of rotten meat has been discovered in the cold storage of chicken centres in Anna Nagar, Secunderabad. On Thursday, February 13, officials from the Food Safety department along with the North Zone Task Force seized 500 kg of rotten chicken meat.

The rotten chicken meat was allegedly stored for several weeks and was being supplied to nearby bars in the Anna Nagar area of Rasoolpura, Secunderabad.

The operation was initiated based on complaints, leading officials to take action against the storage of the spoiled chicken. Given the current prevalence of bird flu cases in various states, including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, local residents urged officials to implement strict measures against such businesses.

Dead Chickens Found In Nalgonda Reservoir, Videos Viral

Amid concerns over the ongoing bird flu scare, panic gripped Nalgonda district after a large number of dead chickens were discovered in the Akkampally balancing reservoir near PA Pally, close to Devarakonda. The reservoir is a crucial water source for both drinking and irrigation purposes in Hyderabad and Nalgonda. Videos of the floating carcasses quickly spread across local social media platforms.

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In response, district authorities promptly initiated an inspection of the reservoir on Friday morning and launched an inquiry into the matter. A Nalgonda district official stated that preliminary assessments suggest a low probability of the chickens being infected, reported The Times of India. However, it is suspected that they were dumped in the water due to fear or other motives.

The police have registered a case and commenced an investigation. Meanwhile, the Revenue and Irrigation Departments are also conducting inquiries. Officials confirmed that the carcasses were retrieved from the water and sent for analysis to determine the cause of death.

Hyderabad Zoo Stops Feeding Chickens To Animals 

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park has temporarily stopped feeding chicken and eggs to carnivorous animals as a precautionary measure. The move came following reports of poultry deaths in neighbouring states due to suspected avian influenza. Previously, the zoo provided approximately 35 kg of chicken and 140 eggs daily to carnivores, including tigers, lions, panthers, and jaguars. However, officials have confirmed that these animals are now being fed mutton, beef, and pork instead, according to Telangana Today.

Amid concerns over rising poultry deaths in nearby states, Telangana has stepped up surveillance at interstate border check posts to prevent the entry of sick birds. Authorities have also reinforced biosecurity measures to mitigate potential risks, according to a senior official from the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department.

Recent reports suggest that large-scale culling of chickens has been carried out in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra due to suspected outbreaks of bird flu.