India, Feb. 9 -- PUNE The unexplained deaths of as many as 20 pigs in Kothrud have raised serious concerns among residents and authorities. The civic body has now approached the animal husbandry department to ascertain the cause of death, said officials on Saturday.

The veterinary department of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), on Thursday (February 6) received a complaint from area residents stating eight pigs were found dead inside the Bharat Nagar-Bhimale Tower Nullah near the Kothrud garbage depot. Besides, eight more stray pigs were found dead inside the same nullah on Friday.

"Samples of alive pigs from these areas have been sent to the laboratory on Friday to check if there is any viral or bacterial infection behind the sudden de...