Three rescued orangutans in Odisha suffering from anaemia

…Bhograi MLA Goutam Buddha Das of the BJD criticised the State government over the pace of the investigation and urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to hand over the case to a central agency such as the CBI or NIA. " Since there is an element of international smuggling involved in the case, a high-level and professional probe is most essential ," Das said. BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal, however, said the Odisha Police STF was capable of resolving the case with the assistance of the WCCB. "The BJD MLA is politicising the matter out of nothing," Biswal said.…

…in the case, a high-level and professional probe is most essential," Das said. BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal, however, said the Odisha Police STF was capable of resolving the case with the assistance of the WCCB. " The BJD MLA is politicising the matter out of nothing ," Biswal said. Orangutans are not native to India and are primarily found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, officials said. Published - September 17, 2026 03:15 am IST…

…and skull were taken, while blood, serum and nasopharyngeal swab samples were collected, said Nandankanan zoo deputy director Pradip Mirase. He said supportive supplements have been started on the committee’s advice. “ The blood samples will also be tested for parameters including haemoglobin and white blood cell counts. Stool and urine samples are being examined as part of the broader health assessment ,” Mirase added. Officials said one orangutan developed a high temperature on Sunday and was given medication. They said all five were stable, with temperatures between 98 and 99 degrees Fahrenheit. “All five are…