Telangana: Over 20 stray dogs found dead in Mahabubnagar, police launch probe
Around 20 to 25 dogs were shot dead in Ponnakal village, Addakal mandal of Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, an activist said.
ANI
Feb 17, 2024 14:07 IST
Mahabubnagar (Telengana) [India], February 17 (ANI): The Telangana Police on Saturday said a probe has been initiated into the incident in which over 20 stray dogs were found dead in a village in the State's Mahabubnagar district.
According to locals, the incident took place at Ponnakal village, Addakal mandal of Mahabubnagar, late on Friday night.
After the incident came to light, a group of animal activists approached the police and lodged a complaint.
They alleged that some masked men arrived in a car after midnight and opened fire on the strays.
They claimed that around 20 stray dogs were shot dead, and several others were injured.
"According to locals, a few masked men arrived in a car after midnight and opened fire on the dogs," Adulapuram Goutham, an animal activist, said.
"We have lodged a complaint with the police officials regarding this incident," the activist said.
The police said that they have received a complaint and that a probe has been initiated.
More details are awaited. (ANI)
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