Telangana Stray Dog Killings: Dozens Poisoned in Village, Police Launch Full Probe

• Dozens of stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Abboor village, Jagtial district, Telangana, sparking outrage.
• Unidentified individuals reportedly mixed poison into food and left it for dogs, leading to their deaths on Monday morning.
• Residents cited an increase in stray dog numbers, but individuals took illegal action instead of contacting authorities.
• Gollapalli police have registered a case, are examining CCTV footage, and confirmed that killing animals is a punishable offense.
• Indian law (IPC Sections 428, 429; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960) prohibits animal cruelty; Supreme Court mandates humane population control via ABC programs.

Why It Matters: Dozens of stray dogs were poisoned in Telangana, prompting a police probe and highlighting animal cruelty laws.