Over 195 Sheep Run Over By Dakshin Express In Telangana

More than 195 sheep were found dead on the tracks after being run over by Train No. 12722, Dakshin Express, in the Bibinagar, Ghatkesar section of Telangana in the early hours of Tuesday, railway officials said.

Incident reported near railway Km No. 221/29-30

According to railway officials, the incident occurred at about 2.32 a.m. on September 29 at railway Km No. 221/29-30, between Bibinagar and Ghatkesar railway stations.

The Dakshin Express was travelling from New Delhi to Hyderabad when it passed through the section where the flock was on the railway tracks, officials said.

The collision led to the death of more than 195 sheep, according to the railway account of the incident.

Shepherd says flock was kept in enclosure

A shepherd identified as Balamoni Kistaiah, 70, a resident of Allinagar in Pochampalli mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, claimed ownership of the sheep.

Mr. Kistaiah told railway personnel that he had brought the sheep to East City, near Bibinagar, about a month ago for grazing.

He said he had kept the flock inside an enclosure on Monday night before going to sleep.

When he woke up, Mr. Kistaiah found that the sheep were missing from the enclosure, according to his statement to railway personnel.

Suspected chase by dogs mentioned in railway report

Mr. Kistaiah searched the surrounding area and later found the animals dead on the railway tracks.

According to the railway report, Mr. Kistaiah said dogs and wild boars frequently entered the area where the sheep were kept.

He suspected that dogs may have chased the flock, causing the frightened sheep to move towards the railway tracks, where they were run over by the passing train.

The report places the sequence as the sheep first going missing from the enclosure, followed by Mr. Kistaiah’s search and the discovery of the animals on the tracks.

The incident was published at 08:30 pm IST on September 29, 2026.

Source: The Hindu