Mahabubnagar, February 17: The Telangana Police on Saturday said a probe has been initiated into the incident in which over 20 stray dogs were found dead in a village in the State's Mahabubnagar district. According to locals, the incident took place at Ponnakal village, Addakal mandal of Mahabubnagar, late on Friday night. After the incident came to light, a group of animal activists approached the police and lodged a complaint. Chennai Horror: 30 Stray Dogs Found Dead at Garbage Dump in Madambakkam

They alleged that some masked men arrived in a car after midnight and opened fire on the strays. They claimed that around 20 stray dogs were shot dead, and several others were injured. Dog Attack in Surat: Stray Dogs Kill Four-Year-Old Girl in Gujarat

"According to locals, a few masked men arrived in a car after midnight and opened fire on the dogs," Adulapuram Goutham, an animal activist, said. "We have lodged a complaint with the police officials regarding this incident," the activist said. The police said that they have received a complaint and that a probe has been initiated. More details are awaited.

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