New Delhi: The Red Fort in New Delhi has been closed for tourists due to the recent bird flu scare. A few days back, nearly 20 crows were found dead in the monument’s premises. However, according to official information, a total of 60 birds have been found dead in the Red Fort complex so far due to which the monument is being closed for tourists.

“After talking to the Animal Husbandry team, it has been decided that till the situation in the Red Fort normalizes, it will remain closed.”

Earlier, 20 crows were found dead which on the investigation confirmed the presence of bird flu, and the monument was closed on January 19.