India, March 12 -- While the unexplained death of over 50 pigs in Kothrud area between February 6 and March 3 has raised serious health concerns, the police are yet to take action against the reported owners of the dead animals despite Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) writing to the authorities, said officials.

According to civic officials, 41 stray pigs were reportedly found dead in Bharatnagar-Bhimale Tower Nullah locality near the Kothrud Garbage Depot prompting PMC to write to the Kothrud police to file a first information report (FIR) against its owners. Later, more pigs were found dead in the area. However, officials still await police action.

Dr Sarika Funde-Bhosale, chief veterinary officer, PMC, said, "Autopsy was performed ini...