. LAKHIMPUR KHERI: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve authorities have pinned their hopes on Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly to ascertain the exact cause behind the death of 25 vultures, whose carcasses were recovered from a field under Bhira range of the Dudhwa buffer zone, officials said on Thursday.The carcasses of vultures, a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act and categorised under critically endangered species of birds, were recovered on Tuesday.Dudhwa buffer zone, deputy director Kirti Chaudhary said that 25 vultures (presumed to be mostly of Himalayan Griffin species) were found dead, lying in an agricultural field in Semarai village under the Dudhwa buffer zone.She added that five other vultures were found in an unconscious state in the field and were immediately provided treatment before being released after they were found fit to fly.Chaudhary told PTI that the carcasses of a few dogs were also recovered from the same field at some distance away. She added that vultures were suspected to have died after consuming those carcasses.She said that a panel of veterinary doctors comprising Dr Daya Shankar from Dudhwa, Dr Ankur and Dr Rajendra Singh carried out the postmortem of 23 dead vultures while the carcasses of two of them were sent to IVRI, Bareilly along with the viscera of 23 vultures for further investigation and analysis as per instructions from DTR field director and chief conservator of forest Dr H Rajamohan.However, the postmortem failed to pinpoint the exact nature of poison found in the carcasses, though it was found that the vultures died after consuming the remains of dog carcasses recovered from the same spot.Dr Daya Shankar, a member of the postmortem panel, told PTI that prima facie, the postmortem revealed that the carcasses of dogs had some poisonous substance.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSheikh Hasina Extradition Demand Tests India-Bangladesh Ties Amid Visa Easing And Energy Talks‘Interesting Thought’: Raghav Chadha Hints at Launching Own Political Party‘Bilateral Trade Growing Towards $500 Bn Ambition’: Piyush Goyal At Launch Of India-US Trade PortalIndia Pushes For ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ At Hormuz After Iran-US Ceasefire, Jaishankar Heads To UAE’How Will We Get PoK, Aksai Chin Back?’: Owaisi Slams Modi Govt Over US-Iran CeasefireOil Falls After US-Iran Ceasefire, But Why Indians May Not See Cheaper Fuel Anytime SoonIndia Seeks Return Of Stranded Ships In Hormuz, Evacuation Of 7,500 Indians In Iran After CeasefireIndia’s Theatre Command Plan Nears Reality, Marking Major Shift In WarfightingExplained: Why India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Is A Game-Changer For Its Nuclear RoadmapEAM Jaishankar Hosts Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman For Crucial Bilateral Talks In Delhi123PhotostoriesExercise is medicine for diabetes: How 30 minutes of daily activity can lower blood sugar and reduce medication dependenceWhy people instinctively close their eyes during prayerStick these 5 quotes in your child’s room and watch their confidence growTop 5 premium residential areas in Gandhinagar for upscale living10 most brightly coloured birds to spot in Indian forests5 powerful types of daan in Hinduism believed to improve your karmaThursday Special: 6 Things to do for prosperity and positivity8 desi vegetarian breakfast dishes made with Oats10 regional and landscape-inspired home names in India and their meaningsHow to grow karela (bitter gourd) in containers at home123Hot PicksKerala VotingRaghav ChadhaPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingPope Leo XIVMamata BanerjeeTop Stock RecommendationsCrude Oil PriceMike VrabelMegan Thee StallionSerena WilliamsIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date
LAKHIMPUR KHERI: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve authorities have pinned their hopes on Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly to ascertain the exact cause behind the death of 25 vultures, whose carcasses were recovered from a field under Bhira range of the Dudhwa buffer zone, officials said on Thursday.The carcasses of vultures, a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act and categorised under critically endangered species of birds, were recovered on Tuesday.Dudhwa buffer zone, deputy director Kirti Chaudhary said that 25 vultures (presumed to be mostly of Himalayan Griffin species) were found dead, lying in an agricultural field in Semarai village under the Dudhwa buffer zone.She added that five other vultures were found in an unconscious state in the field and were immediately provided treatment before being released after they were found fit to fly.Chaudhary told PTI that the carcasses of a few dogs were also recovered from the same field at some distance away. She added that vultures were suspected to have died after consuming those carcasses.She said that a panel of veterinary doctors comprising Dr Daya Shankar from Dudhwa, Dr Ankur and Dr Rajendra Singh carried out the postmortem of 23 dead vultures while the carcasses of two of them were sent to IVRI, Bareilly along with the viscera of 23 vultures for further investigation and analysis as per instructions from DTR field director and chief conservator of forest Dr H Rajamohan.However, the postmortem failed to pinpoint the exact nature of poison found in the carcasses, though it was found that the vultures died after consuming the remains of dog carcasses recovered from the same spot.Dr Daya Shankar, a member of the postmortem panel, told PTI that prima facie, the postmortem revealed that the carcasses of dogs had some poisonous substance.
