# Fly menace grips 15 Hardoi villages, protests trigger FIRs 2026-08-13T03:34:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A severe fly infestation has hit around 15 villages in Hardoi district's Atrauli area, with residents blaming waste from a 2.5-acre poultry farm operating for two years. Locals say flies invade homes, settle on food and utensils, forcing families to eat under mosquito nets. The district administration has not confirmed a direct link between the farm and the menace. Two FIRs were registered against villagers after protests on August 5 and 6, charging them with unlawful assembly and obstruction. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and veterinary department have issued notices to the farm owner, who sought a month to upgrade infrastructure. A sanitation drive will run until August 15. Congress leaders have flagged epidemic risks to the environment minister. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: FIRs, fly menace, Hardoi, poultry farm, protests, UP Pollution Control Board Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fly-menace-grips-15-hardoi-villages-protests-trigger-firs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fly-menace-grips-15-hardoi-villages-protests-trigger-firs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.