Punjab bans poultry imports till January 15, declares entire state as ‘controlled area’ Punjab bans poultry imports till January 15, declares entire state as ‘controlled area’ Punjab has also declared the entire state as “controlled area’ in view of the Avian Influenza or bird flu outbreak in neighbouring states. The poultry import ban in the state will continue till January 15. advertisement Punjab government has decided to ban all poultry imports till January 15. (Photo: Reuters) The Punjab government has banned all kinds of poultry imports, including live birds and unprocessed poultry meat, in the state with immediate effect after cases of bird flu were reported in some neighbouring states.