Telangana Police Investigate Killing of 500 Stray Dogs Linked to Panchayat Poll Promises

In Telangana, approximately 500 stray dogs were killed within a week across multiple villages in Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts. Police have registered cases against several individuals, including village sarpanches, alleging the killings were carried out using lethal injections to fulfill promises made during recent Gram Panchayat elections to address the stray dog menace. Veterinary teams exhumed carcasses for post-mortem examinations, and forensic analysis is ongoing to determine the cause of death and substances used. Animal welfare activists have condemned the killings and called for legal action, while authorities have initiated investigations and awareness campaigns.