Pune pig deaths raise alarm

SWINE SCARE | Residents panic as nearly 50 pigs die in Kothrud amid GBS

- Indu Bhagat

Amid the Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, a rising number of pig deaths in the city has raised concerns among the residents. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials say they have collected samples and are investigating the deaths of these pigs.

Pune's posh locality of Kothrud has seen the deaths of almost 50 pigs since the beginning of February. The residents and social workers speculate if there is any conspiracy behind this. On Feb 6, the PMC's Veterinary Department received a complaint from residents stating that eight pigs were found dead inside the Bharat Nagar Bhimale Tower nullah near the Kothrud garbage depot. Eight more stray pigs were found dead inside the same nullah later.