Man detained for killing dog in Paonta Sahib

Nahan, July 20

A man identified as Aas Mohammad has been detained by the police for allegedly killing a dog. The suspect, who hails from Ridi in Behat tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, was reported to have beaten up the dog to death with a stick in Kunja Matraliyo village in Paurwala of Paonta Sahib.

The police have registered a case against the accused under Section 325 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

The act was reported by concerned villagers, who immediately alerted the authorities.

Local law-enforcement officials acted swiftly, detaining the suspect and initiating further legal proceedings. A probe is underway to ascertain the motive behind the act.

The police assured the public that they were committed to ensuring that justice was done in this case. Animal rights activists and area residents have expressed their outrage over the incident, calling for stricter enforcement of animal protection laws and harsher penalties for those found guilty of such acts.

As the investigation continues, the police have appealed to anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the authorities. The case has highlighted the importance of community vigilance in preventing and reporting acts of cruelty.