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41 sheep killed by street dogs in Nizamabad

Around nine sheep were grievously injured in the incident where the shepherd suffered loss of property worth Rs 3 lakh

By Telangana Today

Updated On - 16 January 2021, 10:29 PM

41 sheep killed by street dogs in Nizamabad — Stray dogs attacked sheep pen at Renjal on Saturday killing around 41 sheep.

Nizamabad: In a bizarre incident, street dogs attacked a sheep pen and killed nearly 41 sheep at Renjal mandal headquarters of Nizamabad district provided by the State government under the sheep distribution scheme. Around nine sheep were grievously injured in the incident where the shepherd suffered loss of property worth Rs 3 lakh.

Kurma Gangadhar and Chettukindi Bhoomaiah, who are shepherds, obtained two units comprising 40 sheep and two rams under Telangana government sheep’s distribution programme. These sheep gave birth to a few lambs in recent times. In the wee hours of Saturday, some street dogs attacked the shelter and killed the sheep. Learning about the incident, mandal veterinary assistant Vittal visited the spot and provided treatment to the injured sheep. Later, Animal Husbandry assistant director Nazimuddin visited the spot and recorded the incident details. The shepherds complained that street dogs were attacking the sheep shelters and killing the sheep. They urged the authorities concerned to end the street dog menace in their locality and protect their animals.