Telangana Sarpanch, 8 Others Booked for Allegedly Killing 300 Stray Dogs

• A case has been filed against nine individuals, including a Sarpanch, in Telangana's Hanamkonda district for the alleged mass killing of 300 stray dogs.
• The incident occurred in Shayampet and Arepally villages between January 6 and 8, with the Sarpanch and staff reportedly hiring two individuals to kill dogs using poisonous injections.
• Shyampet Police Station registered the case under Section 11(1)(a)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and BNS 325 (mischief by killing or maiming an animal).
• While the initial complaint alleged 300 deaths, police investigations suggest approximately one-tenth of that number were killed, with postmortems conducted at RFSL.
• The incident highlights growing concerns over stray dog populations and bites, with the Supreme Court acknowledging videos of dog attacks but urging against a 'competition' between animal cruelty and dog attack cases.

Why It Matters: Nine individuals, including a Sarpanch, face charges in Telangana for the alleged mass killing of stray dogs.