In Tumakuru district, Karnataka, 44 peacocks have died due to the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The deaths occurred between April 16 and 21 in villages around Bommanahalli and Kolihalli in Urdigere hobli, and Bairasandra and Hullenahalli in Gulur hobli. Following confirmation from the ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre directed officials to implement precautionary measures to prevent the virus's spread. These measures include establishing an infected zone within a 0–3 km radius and a surveillance zone extending 3 to 10 km. The Health Department will monitor 20,432 residents across 38 villages for symptoms of fever and respiratory illnesses over the next 10 days. Residents are advised to avoid contact with sick or dead birds, practice hand hygiene, and ensure poultry is cooked thoroughly. The situation is being closely monitored, and the public is urged to report any unusual bird deaths or respiratory symptoms.