Hundreds of Birds Die in Jalpaiguri Field Poisoning; Forest Dept Vows Action

• Over 100 birds and domestic chickens died in Goralbari, Jalpaiguri, due to alleged land poisoning.
• Locals claim the death toll could exceed 200, with birds dying after consuming poisoned food.
• The incident sparked anger and demands for exemplary punishment against the responsible landowner.
• Forest Department collected 40 dead birds for post-mortem and promised legal action.
• An Animal Protection Organization had previously warned the landowner about poison use.

Why It Matters: Mass bird deaths in Jalpaiguri due to field poisoning spark outrage; Forest Dept promises strict action.