Maharashtra: Speeding vehicle mows down spotted deer in Pune

An Indian spotted deer. Representation Pic/istock

An Indian spotted deer (chital) was allegedly mowed down by a speeding vehicle in Pune, forest officials said on Thursday. According to officials, the deer died on the spot after being struck by an unidentified vehicle near Hotel Shivray Dhaba in Bhukum village of Mulshi taluka.

Authorities inspect scene

After receiving information about the accident, personnel from the Bavdhan police station and the forest department rushed to the spot. A preliminary inspection was carried out by Range Forest Officer Nandkumar Shelar and Forest Guard Sagar Hol, after which the carcass of the animal was sent for a veterinary examination. Forest officials said the remains would be disposed of according to departmental procedures after the post-mortem.

Official Speak

Pratap Jagtap, Paud Road Forest Range Officer told mid-day…
‘Due to excessive summer heat, the animals come out on the road. This was not the first incident in which a wild animal has been killed by a speeding vehicle.'