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Sikkim Intensifies Bird Flu Containment in Soreng After H5N1 Confirmations

A one-kilometre infected ring with a ten-kilometre surveillance belt now guides culling, testing, patrols.

Overview

  • Officials expanded ground operations a day after the containment order, deploying multi-department teams to the affected sites in Buriakhop Rengang and Songri.
  • Humane culling begins from the outer perimeter toward the epicentre per national protocol, with a secure burial site readied for safe disposal.
  • Movement of poultry, eggs, meat, feed and related materials remains prohibited in infected zones, with police and veterinary check-posts enforcing restrictions.
  • All live bird markets in the affected area are closed, with sanitisation and disinfection drives underway and weekly sampling planned until tests turn negative.
  • Health authorities are monitoring potential human exposures, maintaining PPE and antivirals, training ASHA workers, running a 24×7 control room with helpline 1962, and warning of penalties under the Disaster Management Act for violations.