Tragic Incident on National Highway: 13 Cattle Killed in Odisha

Accident Claims Lives of Cattle in Ganjam District

Berhampur: A tragic accident occurred on Sunday when an unidentified vehicle collided with a herd of cattle on National Highway-16 in the Ganjam district of Odisha, resulting in the death of at least 13 animals and injuring three others, according to officials.

The incident took place in the vicinity of Lanjipalli, near Berhampur.

Upon receiving reports, officials from the veterinary department, along with police and fire services, arrived at the scene.

Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) Anjan Das reported, "We discovered 13 cattle deceased at the site, while three others were injured. The injured animals were transported to the veterinary hospital for treatment."

The Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) took responsibility for burying the carcasses.

The condition of the injured cattle is critical, with fractures reported in their legs and other areas, Das added.

Veterinary officials suspect that the owners may have abandoned the animals on the roadside during the night.

All affected cattle were domestic, identifiable by the ear tags placed by the BeMC and veterinary department.

Despite the tragic circumstances, no individuals came forward to claim the deceased or injured animals at the scene.

Das mentioned, "We have instructed our officers to trace the owners of the deceased and injured cattle by examining the tags attached to their ears."