About 2500 chicken died in a poultry farm in Lingampet of Chandurthi mandal.
Though the incident took place one week ago, it came to light on Thursday. So far, 2500 chickens have died in this farm alone, according to locals. Earlier, another 1000 chickens also died, it is learnt.
As a large number of chickens have died, local people are apprehensive of the reasons, with some suspecting bird flu.