Lucknow, Aug. 14 -- After tests confirmed that chicken deaths in Rampur district were due to a bird flu outbreak, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed departments concerned to take swift and coordinated action. He ordered officials to ensure that the safety of protected animals and birds in the state was not compromised.

The CM ordered enhanced security across all zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetlands, and cow shelters in Uttar Pradesh, directing immediate implementation of measures as per central and state guidelines. He directed regular sanitisation of zoo premises, including blow-torching if required, along with mandatory health checks for all animals and birds.

He said food should be given only after thoro...