Lakhimpur Kheri, May 16 -- Experts of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, have unravelled the mystery surrounding the deaths of 25 vultures in Dudhwa buffer zone on April 7.

After analysing the viscera of vultures and dogs, IVRI scientists established that the dangerous pesticide 'carbofuran' (commonly available under the brand name Furadan) caused the deaths.

Speaking to the Hindustan Times on Saturday, Kirti Chaudhary, deputy director, Dudhwa buffer zone, said, "the report from the IVRI, Bareilly, has confirmed the presence of a highly toxic pesticide 'Carbofuran' in the carcasses and food samples collected from the site.

"The department will carry out an awareness programme among the villagers to apprise them ...