Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Stray dogs kill 12 sheep in TN village

TNN | Feb 11, 2020, 07.08 PM IST



THANJAVUR: Stray dogs killed 12 sheep near Peravurani in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Tuesday. Ten other sheep sustained grievous injuries.

Revenue officials said the sheep belonged to Solairajan of Sornakadu village.

Around five dogs entered the sheepfold in the early hours of Tuesday and started to bite the sheep. On hearing the bleating of the sheep, Solairajan and his wife came out from the house and found stray dogs attacking the sheep.

On being informed, Peravurani revenue inspector Killivalavan, veterinary doctor Ravichandran and police rushed to the spot and conducted an inquiry.

Solairajan told the officials that he had incurred a loss of Rs 10 lakh. He said there was no chance for saving the injured sheep. He sought a compensation from the government.

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