Yogesh K Porwar
The Varthur police have detained four persons for questioning in connection with the alleged brutal killing of a stray dog near Greenwood High School in Gunjur on October 20.
According to the complaint filed by Nischitha Naren,32, the dog was allegedly beaten to death by local residents Muniyappa Murali and Puneeth near the school.
The incident reportedly took place between 5 am and 7 am.
The alleged act of animal cruelty was captured on CCTV cameras,and the footage subsequently went viral on social media,triggering public outrage and concern.
The complainant,who stated that she had witnessed the incident,urged the police to take appropriate legal action against those responsible for the dog’s death.
Varthur police registered a case on October 21 under Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960,and Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),2023.
Meanwhile Varthur Police have detained four persons for questioning as part of the investigation. Further details about their alleged roles in the incident are awaited.
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