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Two Porcupines and a Golden Jackal Killed in Vehicle Collision at JNU, Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:31 PM
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A vehicle struck wildlife on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in Delhi, killing two porcupines and a golden jackal, authorities said.
Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus became the site of a rare wildlife incident when a moving vehicle collided with animals, resulting in the deaths of two Indian porcupines and a golden jackal, according to a report by Amar Ujala.
The collision was reported by campus security officials who confirmed that the three animals were found dead on the road after the impact. No human injuries were reported, and the vehicle involved continued its journey after the incident.
Local wildlife authorities have been notified and are expected to conduct a preliminary assessment of the site. While such accidents are uncommon in urban university settings, officials have reminded motorists to stay vigilant, especially in areas where campus greenery attracts wildlife.
The incident highlights the growing interface between urban development and native fauna in Delhi, prompting calls for better signage and speed control measures near green belts and university grounds.
Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds, but the immediate focus remains on documenting the loss of the three animals and reviewing safety protocols on the campus perimeter.
The collision was reported by campus security officials who confirmed that the three animals were found dead on the road after the impact. No human injuries were reported, and the vehicle involved continued its journey after the incident.
Local wildlife authorities have been notified and are expected to conduct a preliminary assessment of the site. While such accidents are uncommon in urban university settings, officials have reminded motorists to stay vigilant, especially in areas where campus greenery attracts wildlife.
The incident highlights the growing interface between urban development and native fauna in Delhi, prompting calls for better signage and speed control measures near green belts and university grounds.
Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds, but the immediate focus remains on documenting the loss of the three animals and reviewing safety protocols on the campus perimeter.