Mystery Surrounds the Sudden Death of 170 Sheep in Lucknow

In a troubling incident from Lucknow, around 170 sheep have died under mysterious circumstances, prompting an investigation ordered by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The deaths, which occurred near the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal following a recent event attended by Prime Minister Modi, have raised concerns about potential foul play. Charu Khare, founder of a local NGO, has called for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death, suggesting possible poisoning or negligence. The situation is being treated as serious and sensitive, with authorities urged to act swiftly to prevent future occurrences. Read on for more details about this alarming event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 30, 2025, 09:06 IST

Tragic Incident in Lucknow

A distressing incident has emerged from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where approximately 170 sheep have mysteriously died. The circumstances surrounding these deaths raise numerous questions, leading to speculation about potential foul play or even a national security threat. In response, a high-level investigation has been ordered to uncover the truth behind this alarming situation.

The sheep were found dead in the vicinity of the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in the Madiyawan area. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the incident, directing an inquiry and announcing a compensation of ₹10,000 for each sheep lost.

Sheep Deaths Following PM Modi's Event

Charu Khare, founder of the NGO 'Asra - The Helping Hands Trust', filed a complaint at the Madiyawan police station, stating, "Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent event, around 170 sheep in the area near Rashtriya Prerna Sthal have died unexpectedly. It remains unclear whether their deaths were caused by consuming waste or if they were poisoned by an unknown individual."

Call for Investigation into Mysterious Deaths

Khare reported that her organization became aware of the situation around noon on Monday. She has urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation, including post-mortems on the sheep, to determine the true causes of their mysterious deaths. She emphasized that if negligence or poisoning is confirmed, strict action should be taken against the responsible parties. 'Asra - The Helping Hands Trust' is committed to assisting in the investigation.

Serious and Sensitive Incident

Khare described the incident as 'very serious' and 'sensitive', highlighting the potential for animal cruelty and negligence. She warned that without a timely and impartial investigation, similar incidents could occur in the future. Meanwhile, Shivanan Mishra, the station chief of Madiyawan, confirmed that the police are actively investigating the case. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also ordered an inquiry into the mysterious deaths of the sheep.