JAKARTA - The mysterious death of dozens of cows after being fed in one of the shelters shocked and prompted the government to take steps to investigate, while the police also opened a case.
About 55 cows in Hasanpun area, Amroha District, Uttar Pradesh State mysteriously died on Thursday, shocking many, including the state government.
Initial investigations revealed that the cows fell ill shortly after they were fed by staff at the shelter, Amroha District Judge Bal Krishna Tripathi, told Indian news agency IANS.
Speaking to the English daily newspaper, The Hindu, Tripathi said: "It appears this was a case of intentional poisoning. We have sent samples for investigation and are awaiting reports."
Officers from the Livestock Service Office and veterinarians were immediately dispatched to the location to treat the cow. Meanwhile, a police case has been filed against the person who provided feed to the shelter.
"Anyone found guilty will not be pardoned," an official spokesman said.
According to media reports, more than 180 head of cattle are registered at the shelter in the village. A team of veterinarians has been called in to treat the other sick cows.
It is known, Head of Government of Uttar Pradesh State Yogi Adityanath has instructed the Minister of Livestock, Dharampal Singh, to investigate the case.
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