Hyderabad: 100 Dogs Poisoned to Death, Sarpanch Booked in Shocking Cruelty Case

• Approximately 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Yacharam village near Hyderabad.
• Police have registered a case against the sarpanch, secretary, and ward member under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
• Investigation suggests the killings are linked to Gram Panchayat elections, with sarpanches allegedly promising to eliminate dogs to win votes.
• This incident is part of a larger pattern in Telangana, where around 500 dogs have been killed similarly since January in Hanamkonda and Kamareddy.
• Killing healthy stray dogs is illegal; only severely ill or rabid dogs can be humanely euthanized with veterinary advice.

Why It Matters: Mass poisoning of 100 dogs in Hyderabad leads to charges against sarpanch, highlighting election-related animal cruelty.