Deer carcass found in University of Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The carcass of a spotted deer was found at the University of Hyderabad’s South Campus on Sunday. It was found lying in a public space by morning walkers. This is the second animal carcass to be recovered from the campus in a span of one week. 

The university authorities said the deer must have been attacked by stray dogs. The GHMC releases many dogs near the campus which find their way into the UoH campus through the openings in the compound wall. University officials said that many deer had been venturing out of forest limit because of the presence of dogs. 

Wildlife lovers in campus have demanded that a complaint be registered given that the spotted deer is a Schedule III protected species. In January, a peacock was found dead on the campus after a suspected dog attack.  

Ravi Jillapalli, a student of University of Hyderabad, said, “There needs to be a record of wildlife deaths on the university campus. Every year, about a hundred animals, including peacocks, wild boars and spotted deers, die on the campus. There should be more vigilance in the forest areas. The varied biodiversity on the university campus must be preserve.” 

Meanwhile, the university has strengthened security by positioning four more guards in the forest area.