India, June 4 -- Meghalaya Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) and imposed restrictions on pig transportation and trade in affected districts, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.

Sangma said the outbreak was being closely monitored and immediate measures had been put in place to prevent the disease from spreading further.

"This has been a problem in the past, also. We are monitoring the situation and taking immediate action. The department is taking measures to ensure that ASF doesn't spread on a large scale," he told reporters. According to officials, confirmed cases have been detected in Pynursla and Mawlai blocks of East Khasi Hills district, Mawthadraishan block of West...