India, Aug. 14 -- A hog deer was found dead in a decomposing condition at the National Zoological Park in the national Capital, authorities said on Thursday.

A letter was submitted to the zoo authorities by the employee who was originally on leave of absence, seeking a detailed inquiry into the animal's death and alleged lapses in its monitoring.

According to the letter, the hog deer was found dead on August 8, with its neck stuck in a wire mesh in the enclosure. Its body was found in a state of decomposition, suggesting that it may have been there for some time before the death was noticed and reported.

Zoo director Sanjeet Kumar said, "All death is followed by postmortem, and in case of negligence, actions deemed proper are being tak...