Beaten, burnt, dragged and crushed: Man kills stray dog for biting daughter

A stray dog was brutally killed by a man, who alleged that the dog bit his daughter. The incident, that took place in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, was captured on CCTV.
The accused, identified as Pappu, attacked the female stray dog in an act of revenge. According to police, Pappu first beat the dog with sticks, then threw hot embers at her. Not stopping there, he tied the injured dog to the back of his bike with ropes and dragged her across the streets of Nayapura.
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The gruesome episode came to a horrifying end when Pappu crushed the dog’s head with a large stone, killing her.
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Disturbing footage of the brutal act surfaced online, quickly going viral and igniting strong criticism from animal rights groups and others. Many are demanding harsher penalties for such extreme cruelty, with some advocating for stronger legal protection for animals in India.

“Pappu was enraged because the dog had bitten his daughter,” said a local police officer from the City Kotwali police station. “He sought revenge in the most barbaric way possible.” The dog had reportedly attacked Pappu’s daughter days before the incident, leading to the violent retaliation.

The police, having reviewed the CCTV footage, arrested Pappu and registered a case of animal cruelty against him.

As the investigation continues, local animal rights activists are planning protests, pushing for harsher sentences and greater awareness about animal cruelty.