Team to hunt mysterious sheep killer

bhubaneswar — The Odisha government on Monday sought a report from Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) of Cuttack on the killing of a large number of sheep under mysterious circumstances in Niali area.

“I have sought a report from the CDVO, Cuttack, after getting to know about killing of about 150 sheep within a period of two months,” Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Damodar Rout said.

Cuttack district collector Nirmal Mishra has asked the officials to set up a team to investigate into death of sheep.

The team would consist of local tehsildar, local police inspector, forest officials. Some villagers would also be taken into the team, Mishra said.