The mysterious death of a tigress in the martyr Ashfaq Ulla Khan Zoological Park of Gorakhpur has shook the entire state. The report confirmed bird flu (H5 virus), which is considered extremely dangerous.
📍 Lucknow zoo closed for 7 days
The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Park of Lucknow has been closed from 14 May to 20 May 2025 to prevent the infection from spreading. During this time all animals will be strictly monitored.
Aditi Sharma, director of the zoo, said that the treatment of animals will be started immediately if any symptoms appear. The health team has been alerted.
🛑 CM Yogi convened emergency meeting, strict instructions
After the incident in Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called an emergency meeting. In the meeting, he gave instructions to alert in all zoos, bird sanctuaries and wetland regions of the state.
The Chief Minister said that the safety of animals is the highest priority and special attention should be paid to cleanliness, sanitization.
🧼 These steps will be implemented strictly:
Daily sanitization in all zoos
Regular checking of animals and intensive monitoring of their food items
Employees will be given ppe kit and safety equipment
Techniques like Blow Torching will be adopted in areas fearing infection
📢 Experts warning
It is very important to find and control bird flu on time. It may be a big mistake to take it lightly from the death of a tigress.
👉 Gulfhindi’s advice: If you are in UP and thinking of going to a zoo or bird sanctuary, then stop now. The administration is taking tough steps to prevent this virus, and your awareness is also necessary.
