Bengaluru: Man beats German Shepherd to death as it ate chicken

A horrific case of animal cruelty has emerged in the Vidyaranyapura area after a one-year-old German Shepherd was beaten to death with a stick. The incident occurred in Vaderahalli, where the dog’s owner, Pushpalatha, an Anganwadi Asha worker, had leashed the dog in front of her house on December 24 before leaving for work.

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When Pushpalatha returned home that evening, she discovered her dog with severe injuries on its face and mouth. Despite efforts to treat the wounds, the dog passed away on January 3. Suspicious of foul play, Pushpalatha checked the CCTV footage installed outside her home, which showed the accused, Manoj, mercilessly attacking the dog with a stick.

Upon confronting Manoj, Pushpalatha was met with abusive language, and he even attempted to assault her, as per police reports. During questioning, Manoj admitted to the attack, claiming he was angered after the dog ate his chicken.

A case of animal cruelty has been filed against Manoj, and investigations are ongoing. The brutal act has caused widespread outrage, with the community calling for justice for the innocent animal and condemning the cruelty shown by the accused.