Telangana Police Investigate Killing of 500 Stray Dogs Linked to Election Promises

In Telangana, approximately 500 stray dogs were allegedly killed within a week across villages in Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts. Police have registered cases against multiple individuals, including several village sarpanches, who are accused of orchestrating the killings to fulfill promises made during recent Gram Panchayat elections to address the stray dog menace. The dogs were reportedly poisoned via lethal injections, with carcasses buried and later exhumed for forensic analysis. Animal welfare activists have condemned the acts, while investigations continue. The Supreme Court has also highlighted the need for accountability and warned of heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents.