{"id":12238,"date":"2026-03-19T21:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=12238"},"modified":"2026-03-19T21:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:45:42","slug":"rare-chital-deer-dies-at-vehari-zoo-amid-allegations-of-criminal-negligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=12238","title":{"rendered":"Rare Chital Deer Dies at Vehari Zoo Amid Allegations of Criminal Negligence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VEHARI (HRNW):<\/b> The Vehari Zoo has once again come under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of a rare pregnant Chital (spotted) deer and her unborn offspring, allegedly due to a lack of timely medical assistance and administrative apathy.<\/p>\n

According to local sources, the deer suffered throughout the night without any veterinary intervention. Witnesses and insiders claim that key officials, including Veterinary Doctor Wasif\u2014who has reportedly been absent for a month\u2014and Assistant Chief Wildlife Officer Mahar Kaleem Sarfaraz, were not present on duty. Reports suggest that the zoo management is attempting to suppress the incident, as no post-mortem examination has been conducted to date.<\/p>\n

Administrative Silence and Public Outcry<\/b><\/h3>\n

While citizen groups have condemned the incident as a prime example of “criminal negligence” and “misuse of authority,” the zoo administration has officially denied the occurrence. However, observers noted that several administrative offices remained locked, and officials refused to provide a formal stance on the matter.<\/p>\n

Civil society members and local residents have called upon the Punjab Wildlife Department and higher authorities to:<\/p>\n