Officials act after residents complain against poultry farms

Officials from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services visited the Kanagalasara village of Shivamogga district after residents complained of the area near poultry farms becoming a breeding ground for flies. "We visited five poultry farms on Friday and found that disposal of waste products is not being done properly," said Sadashiva, a Deputy Director.

"We will take immediate steps to control the situation by instructing local authorities to close these poultry farms," he said. (ANI)