Spotted deer strays out, dies after being attacked by dogs on Hyderabad University campus | Hyderabad News

A spotted deer died after being attacked by a pack of dogs near one of the hostels in the South Campus of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) on Friday.

The deer was found injured in the backyard of J-Hostel in the South Campus. Security personnel, along with a few students, took it to Nallagandla veterinary hospital around 11.30 am. “It was an aged deer. It was injured, and while we were shifting the deer to the hospital, it is said to have suffered a heart attack,” security officer Dayanand told indianexpress.com, quoting doctors.

“(Telangana Chief Minister) Revanth Reddy said there are no spotted deer or tigers on campus. This injured deer is the best example. This deer was injured by a pack of dogs and was rescued by the university’s security team. Because of bulldozing the 400 acres of land that was home to several species of animals, including spotted deer, they have started to come out of their habitat. If you look closely, the deer was severely injured. Revanth Reddy, who spread lies about the campus, should watch this,” said one of the students.

There is blood on your hands, @RahulGandhi

This hapless deer, whose abode was destroyed by a greedy Congress government, was mauled by a pack of dogs this morning

Revanth Reddy’s mindless destruction of the Kancha Gachibowli mini forest has led to the loss of precious flora and…

— KTR (@KTRBRS) April 4, 2025

Of late, such cases have been increasing, said students. “Deer are increasingly straying out of their habitats, chased by dogs, which sometimes kill them. Many have also been hit by vehicles,” said Bishnu, another student. The security officer said this is the second incident of deer death at the UoH this year due to a dog attack.

Rahul V Pisharody is an Assistant Editor with the Indian Express Online and has been reporting from Telangana on various issues since 2019. Besides a focused approach to big news developments, Rahul has a keen interest in stories about Hyderabad and its inhabitants and looks out for interesting features on the city’s heritage, environment, history culture etc. His articles are straightforward and simple reads in sync with the context.

Rahul started his career as a journalist in 2011 with The New Indian Express and worked in different roles at the Hyderabad bureau for over 8 years. As Deputy Metro Editor, he was in charge of the Hyderabad bureau of the newspaper and coordinated with the team of district correspondents, centres and internet desk for over three years.

A native of Palakkad in Kerala, Rahul has a Master’s degree in Communication (Print and New Media) from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Long motorcycle rides and travel photography are among his other interests. … Read More