Security breach at newly inaugurated Puthur zoological park: 10 deer mauled to death by stray dogs

Daijiworld Media Network - Thrissur

Thrissur, Nov 12: In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage and raised serious safety concerns, at least 10 deer were killed by stray dogs at Kerala’s newly inaugurated Puthur Zoological Park in Thrissur.

The incident, reported less than a month after the zoo’s grand opening, has exposed major lapses in security and animal protection measures at the state’s much-hyped facility.

A team led by wildlife expert Dr Arun Zacharia visited the park on Tuesday to conduct a detailed inspection and initiate an inquiry into the deaths. Officials confirmed that the exact cause of death would be ascertained only after post-mortem examinations are completed.

Zoo Director Nagaraj declined to comment when contacted by the media, maintaining silence amid growin