Sultanpur Horror: 14 Pregnant Goats Die After Govt Vaccination Drive
Panic erupts in Sultanpur village after 14 goats, mostly pregnant, die following a government vaccination drive. Villagers demand compensation.
A wave of panic and grief has swept through the village of Kathar (Bhoye), located in the Dubeypur development block of Sultanpur district, after a routine government vaccination drive turned into a tragedy. In a shocking turn of events, 14 goats died shortly after receiving injections administered by a government veterinarian, leaving livestock owners devastated.
Rapid Deterioration Following Injections
The incident unfolded yesterday when a government veterinarian visited the village to carry out a vaccination program for local livestock. According to the village head, Babu Pradhan, the tragedy happened with alarming speed. He reported that within just a few hours of being vaccinated, the health of the animals began to decline sharply.
By the evening, 14 goats had succumbed to an unknown cause. Heartbreakingly, the majority of the animals that died were pregnant, representing a significant loss of future livestock for the villagers. The horror didn't end there, as two to three other goats are currently reported to be in critical condition, fighting for their lives.
Chaos on the Ground
The scene at the village was one of utter chaos and distress. Witnesses described finding multiple carcasses strewn across the ground, while other goats were discovered lying unconscious, unable to stand. For a community that relies heavily on livestock for their livelihood, the sight was catastrophic.
Government Response and Investigation
Following notifications of the mass deaths, a team from the animal husbandry department rushed to the site to assess the situation and launch an investigation. While the officials have provided assurances to the distressed villagers that assistance will be provided, they have stopped short of naming a definitive cause for the deaths.
Villagers Demand Justice
The residents of Kathar (Bhoye) are not satisfied with mere assurances. The community is now demanding a transparent and impartial inquiry into the vaccination drive to determine if the vaccines were faulty or if there was negligence in the administration process.
Furthermore, the affected livestock owners are seeking immediate financial compensation to recover from the sudden loss of their animals, which serves as a primary source of income for many families in the region.