Aizawl, Oct. 21 -- With a widespread rodent outbreak reported across several parts of the state, large-scale poisoning operation is currently underway in Mizoram to contain the surging rodent population. Agriculture Department officials have issued a warning against the consumption of crabs and other aquatic animals, which could feed on the dead rats.
Officials under the Agriculture Department said that large-scale poisoning is currently underway to contain the rodent population, which has surged following the gregarious flowering of bamboo (locally known as rawthing or Bambusa tulda).
Since poisoned rodents may die in or near water bodies, there are chances that crabs and other aquatic creatures feeding on them could become unsafe for hu...