Approximately 500 stray dogs have been killed in Telangana over the past week, with recent incidents in Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts. Police have registered cases against elected representatives, including village sarpanches, who allegedly carried out the killings to fulfill promises made during recent gram panchayat elections to address the stray dog menace. Investigations are ongoing, with veterinary teams conducting post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis to determine the cause of death.