India, July 17 -- Amid growing concerns over stray animals wandering on the runway and possible bird hits to aircraft, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated inspection of (unauthorised) meat/poultry shops operating around Pune Airport. The move comes on the back of a recent incident wherein an Air India Express flight had to abort landing due to the presence of a stray dog on the runway.

Dr Sarika Funde-Bhosale, chief veterinary officer, PMC, informed that a letter has been submitted to the Yerawada Kalas Dhanori and Nagar Road-Vadgaonsheri ward offices directing an inspection of meat/poultry shops operating in their jurisdiction. The ward offices have been instructed to ensure that these shops dispose of their waste as per ...