Rajkot6 minutes ago
Currently Lumpy virus is wreaking havoc across Saurashtra including Rajkot. A large number of cattle have died in the state so far due to lumpy virus. At that time, the villagers found heaps of dead bodies of animals near Maliasan village in Rajkot and outraged. Villagers have claimed that dead bodies of cattle dying in Rajkot city are dumped here. Whether Lumpy virus is responsible for the death of numerous cattle or some other reason is the subject of investigation. At present, the municipal team has reached the place where the dead bodies of animals are lying near Maliasan village. Divya Bhaskar’s team also reached the ground at 10 pm to take stock of the situation. However, a head-splitting stench started coming from a kilometer away.
Dead bodies of animals were lying as far as the eye could see
Divya Bhaskar’s team left for Maliasan village, 15 km from Rajkot, at 9 pm as soon as the heap of cattle carcasses was reported. Around 9.45 pm, as we approached Maliasan village, the unbearable stench emanating from the dead bodies started coming. The stench started 1 km from the site. However, even though a handkerchief was tied over the face as soon as he approached the place, the stench increased to such an extent that he could not stand even for two hours. However, when the team reached the spot with the help of scent spray, dead bodies of animals were found there.
A pile of dead animals.
Scattered skeletons were found
Dead bodies were found piled up on the carcass of the animal. Dead bodies of cattle were seen being eaten by dogs. Also, the rocks of the skeleton were found everywhere. Dead bodies of cattle dying in Rajkot are dumped here. But in the last one week, the dead bodies of animals have increased to such an extent that the people of Maliasan village and the surrounding villages have been disturbed. Outrage was also seen among the villagers. Villagers expressed fear of outbreak of epidemic. Currently, the municipal team is also burying the dead bodies of these animals.
Dead bodies are coming in vehicles day and night.
Cattle carcasses arrive in rickshaws and utilities
A large number of animal carcasses are coming from Rajkot city and surrounding areas every day. Cattle carcasses are coming in rickshaws and utilities and cattle carcasses are being dumped here day and night. A rickshaw is filled with as many dead bodies as possible. Therefore, the villagers are saying that the dead bodies of animals have been piled up in a few days.
Dead bodies of small calves were also found.
When the corporator was informed, the officials rushed
Rajkot’s BJP corporator Jaymin Thacker was informed about this and it has been learned that he rushed the municipal officials. It has also come to light that officials were sent to bury the dead bodies of animals near Maliasan village. The corporators have visited the villagers to prevent the outbreak of disease in Maliasan and surrounding villages. The area has become dirty and smelly due to piles of animal carcasses.
Dead bodies of animals were found everywhere.
300 percent increase in cattle deaths in Rajkot in July
In Rajkot, the number of deaths of animals, including cattle, has increased by 300 percent in the month of July, according to official figures. Sources of the municipality have attributed the increase in the death rate to illness due to heavy rains in this month itself. On the other hand, the farmers are saying that more than 100 cattle have died due to lumpy virus. Every year the death rate of animals increases during monsoon. But this time animals are dying in large numbers. A 300 percent increase in animal deaths has been reported in the month of July.
Animal death in Rajkot municipality in 7 months
| month | death |
| January | 126 |
| February | 101 |
| March | 86 |
| April | 80 |
| May | 76 |
| June | 100 |
| July | 278 |
Official 22 animal deaths due to lumpy virus in Rajkot district
So far 1678 animals have been infected in Rajkot district. While Lumpy virus infection has spread in 276 villages including Paddhari, Lodhika, Jasdan, Gondal and 22 cows have died from Lumpy in Rajkot district today.
Piles of skeletons were found.
Vaccination took place in 85,228 cattle
At present, more cases are seen in Paddhari, Lodhika, Jasdan, Gondal and Rajkot taluka areas in Rajkot district. Vaccination is being done by 49 teams in these areas. So far 85,228 animals have been vaccinated in the district. Vaccination of cattle has also been started in Rajkot city. In this regard, Mayor Dr. Pradeep Dove told the media that currently cattle breeders can contact us on our number 9925423975 during this week in Rajkot between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Manpa has formed 20 teams for vaccination. Our target is that in this one week we will complete 100% vaccination of cattle across Rajkot.
