CHINTAMANI, 15 JULY

A concerning trend of poultry thefts has emerged in Chintamani, with local breed birds (nati koli) being targeted by thieves looking to profit. Recently, villagers from three localities lodged complaints at the Chintamani rural police station. Reports indicate that residents from Kaiwara Cross, Katriguppe, Ullappanahalli, Kundalagurki, and Chintudupi have all experienced similar thefts. Villagers observed CCTV footage which revealed thieves scaling compound walls to steal birds from enclosed farms. Muniyappa, a resident of Kaiwara Cross, noted that the local poultry is prized not only for its taste but also for its perceived medicinal properties. As a result, these birds fetch a higher market price. The community is now urging police action to combat this troubling trend and safeguard their valuable livestock.