Jagtial: 19 sheep killed in street dog attack

Around 19 sheep were killed and four were injured after street dogs reportedly attacked them in a shed on Sunday night.

Jagtial: 19 sheep were killed and four were injured, allegedly in an attack by street dogs, in Komatikondapur of Ibrahimpatnam mandal late on Monday night.

According to local people, a shepherd from the village and owner, Danaveni Mallaiah, had left the sheep in a shed on Sunday night. A group of street dogs are said to have attacked the flock and killed 19 sheep.

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Mallaiah informed the matter to animal husbandry officials, following which veterinary doctor Srinivas Reddy visited the spot and provided treatment to the injured sheep.