At least eight more peacocks died of viral Newcastle disease due to severe hot weather in Bhopay village on Thursday increasing the death toll to 42 across Tharparkar.
According to wildlife officials, due to scorching heat Newcastle disease broke out in various areas of the drought-hit Tharparkar due to which at least 42 affected peacocks died in two days.
A large number of residents held protest demonstration against the wildlife department. The protesters demanded to take steps for saving the lives of peacocks in the area.
