Karnataka on high alert over bird flu scare

Bengaluru, Nov 26: Karnataka is on high alert following outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza) in the neighboring Kerala.

The death of 7,000 ducks reportedly due to the disease at Kottayam in Kerala has prompted the government to take precautionary measures. Check posts are being established at border districts to monitor and sterilize vehicles carrying chicken and egg to Kerala.

Animal husbandry minister T B Jayachandra, who held a meeting to review the state's preparedness to tackle the issue, said: "There is no need to panic. The situation in the state is normal and the possibility of the outbreak of the disease is remote. But, as a precaution, we are taking all possible measures."

The state has an estimated poultry population of 534.42 lakh. The eight bird sanctuaries and nine water bodies and 12 wetlands flocked by migratory birds in the state are also under scanner.

Jayachandra said there will be surveillance in Mysore, Madikeri and Chamarajanagar districts and more number of samples will be sent for testing. Personal protection kits, masks, serum tubes and other equipment have been kept ready and 8,505 personnel, including 1,555 veterinarians, have been trained to deal with the issue. S M Byre Gowda, the director of the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals is the nodal officer.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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