Telangana Dog Killings: 900 Stray Dogs Dead, Case Reaches Supreme Court

• The alleged killing of 900 stray dogs across Telangana, including 100 in Yacharam village, Ranga Reddy district, has sparked nationwide debate.
• Villagers cite a surge in dog bite incidents (109 in Yacharam, 667 in surrounding villages between Jan 2025-2026) as the reason for their actions, claiming government inaction.
• Animal rights organizations condemn the killings as a 'massacre' of voiceless animals, while NGOs like SAFI allege pest control workers were used.
• The matter is now before the Supreme Court, which has previously emphasized state compensation for dog bite victims and restricted street feeding.
• Killing dogs is illegal under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act; sterilization and vaccination are cited as the only permanent solutions.

Why It Matters: The Supreme Court will now decide on the legality of mass dog killings in Telangana amidst rising dog bite cases.