Jammu, Feb 9 (PTI) A swamp deer seen roaming in a village on the outskirts of the city was tranquillised and caught on Thursday, officials said.

A 'barasingha' (swamp deer) was seen roaming in Chak Jawhar Singh village in Bishnah tehsil. Local residents informed wildlife officials, who rushed to the area, they said.

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They tranquilised and caught the deer before shifting it to a wildlife sanctuary, the officials added.

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