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Crime
Dog Hanged and Beaten to Death in Arunachal Pradesh; FIR Filed
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:18 AM
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Police in Arunachal Pradesh have registered an FIR after a dog was found hanged and beaten to death, prompting an animal‑cruelty investigation.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh discovered a dog that had been hanged and beaten to death, prompting immediate action by local authorities. The incident was reported to the police station, where officers secured the site and collected preliminary evidence.
An FIR has been lodged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Investigators have begun questioning witnesses and reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify those responsible.
The case underscores growing concerns over animal cruelty in the region. Officials have warned that any persons found guilty will face strict penalties, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Animal‑rights groups have called for swift justice and heightened awareness about humane treatment of animals, urging the community to report similar incidents promptly.
An FIR has been lodged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Investigators have begun questioning witnesses and reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify those responsible.
The case underscores growing concerns over animal cruelty in the region. Officials have warned that any persons found guilty will face strict penalties, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Animal‑rights groups have called for swift justice and heightened awareness about humane treatment of animals, urging the community to report similar incidents promptly.