MANSEHRA, Oct 13: The livestock department here has carried out anti-tick spray of over 120,000 sacrificial animals in view of the possible threat of Congo fever outbreak in Mansehra district.

“The campaign of tick repellant spray will continue till Eidul Azha and animals are being sprayed to eliminate ticks so as to prevent possible spread of Congo virus in the district,” Dr Mohammad Rafique, director livestock department, told media persons here on Sunday.

He said that people should adopt precautionary measures to protect themselves from the disease. He said before slaughtering sacrificial animals the people should wear plastic gloves, big shoes and mask. “Don't remove skin of the slaughtered animal for half an hour so that ticks could die or go away,” said Dr Mughal.

He, however, said that every tick did not cause Congo fever. He claimed that cows and sheep were being sprayed in cattle markets and at checkpoints established at Shinkiari, Mansehra and Balakot. He said that anti-tick spray was available at Rs14 for each animal and everyone should spray their animals before slaughtering them.

STUDENT KILLED: A student killed his class fellow over a monetary dispute in Oghi on Sunday. Referring to the FIR, Oghi police said that Mohammad Amir, a student of 9th grade, had allegedly bought a cellphone from his classmate Mohammad Ashraf, but he could not pay the money in time.

They said that the two exchanged harsh words over the issue and later Ashraf allegedly shot dead Amir. Local people overpowered Mr Ashraf and handed him over to the police.—Correspondent