Khanapur: Ina tragic incident, 11 lambs were killed in a stray dog attack in Tarlapad village of Khanapur mandal in Nirmal district on Tuesday, causing significant loss to alocal shepherd.
The incident occurred in the morning when Appula Rajanna, a resident of the village, had left a group of lambs in the sheep pen while he took the remaining flock to graze in a nearby forest area. Upon returning home in the afternoon, he discovered that stray dogs had entered the pen and mauled 11 lambs to death. Several other sheep were also found injured in the attack.
The sudden loss left Rajanna distressed, as he estimated the financial damage at around Rs 1.5 lakh. He appealed to the government authorities for immediate assistance and compensation.
Meanwhile, villagers expressed concern over the increasing menace of stray animals in the area. They complained that, in addition to stray dogs, monkeys have also been creating problems, leading to frequent losses for farmers and shepherds. The residents urged the authorities to take necessary measures to safeguard their livestock and livelihoods.
Source: https://www.thehansindia.com/amp/telangana/stray-dogs-kill-11-lambs-in-nirmal-village-1068211