Hyderabad, Feb. 15 -- A poultry farm manager was arrested after dead chickens were found floating in the Akkampally Reservoir, which provides drinking and irrigation water to parts of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and 600 villages in Nalgonda, amid fears of bird flu sparking major concerns.

Dead chickens were found floating in the Akkampally reservoir on Thursday, February 13. Officials of the revenue and irrigation department inspected the reservoir, following which a probe was launched.

A drone survey was carried out and a high-level inquiry was launched into the incident. Poultry farms in the surrounding areas were also inspected.

Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has assured the safety of the consumption of ...