Activists claimed around 20 stray dogs were shot dead, and several others injured. (Representational)
The Telangana Police today 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 area.
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.
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.
"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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