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Youth in Dog Mask Accuses Khandwa Municipal Corp of Sterilisation Scam at Collectorate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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During a public hearing at Khandwa collectorate, a young man in a dog mask alleged corruption in the municipal corporation's stray dog sterilisation programme.
Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh – On Tuesday, a public hearing at the district collectorate turned unusual when a young protester arrived wearing a dog mask. The individual, identified as a supporter of opposition leader Deepak "Mullu" Rathore, used the costume to draw attention to alleged irregularities in the municipal corporation's stray dog sterilisation scheme.
The masked protester claimed that the Khandwa Municipal Corporation had engaged in fraudulent practices, inflating costs and awarding contracts without proper oversight. He demanded a transparent audit of the programme and called for accountability from municipal officials.
Local authorities allowed the demonstration to proceed, noting that the collectorate had scheduled the hearing to address citizen grievances. No immediate response was recorded from the municipal corporation regarding the accusations, and the matter is expected to be examined by the district administration.
The incident highlights growing public scrutiny of animal control initiatives in Indian towns, where concerns over funding and implementation often intersect with political rivalry.
The collectorate has not announced any further action pending a formal investigation into the claims made by the protester.
The masked protester claimed that the Khandwa Municipal Corporation had engaged in fraudulent practices, inflating costs and awarding contracts without proper oversight. He demanded a transparent audit of the programme and called for accountability from municipal officials.
Local authorities allowed the demonstration to proceed, noting that the collectorate had scheduled the hearing to address citizen grievances. No immediate response was recorded from the municipal corporation regarding the accusations, and the matter is expected to be examined by the district administration.
The incident highlights growing public scrutiny of animal control initiatives in Indian towns, where concerns over funding and implementation often intersect with political rivalry.
The collectorate has not announced any further action pending a formal investigation into the claims made by the protester.