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    Telangana: Over 20 stray dogs found dead in Mahabubnagar, police launch probe

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    The Hawk
    February17/ 2024
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    Mahabubnagar Dog Shooting: Probe Initiated by Telangana Police

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    Mahabubnagar: 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