Spotted deer killed by stray dogs at Hyderabad University campus

A spotted deer was killed after being attacked allegedly by stray dogs on the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus here on Friday, a varsity official said.

The incident occurred near a hostel on the South campus where the dogs attacked and injured the deer, the official said.

The UoH's security personnel along with some students took the animal to a veterinary hospital. However, it was declared brought dead. There were dog bite marks on the deer, the official said.

According to a university source, in summer, every year, the deer venture near the buildings on the campus in search of water and food where the stray dogs attack them.