Telangana Authorities Investigate Mass Killing of Stray Dogs Following Election Promises

In Telangana's Kamareddy, Hanamkonda, and Jagtial districts, over 500 stray dogs were killed in early January through lethal injections and poisoned bait, following promises by newly elected sarpanches to address stray dog concerns. Police have registered cases against 15 individuals, including sarpanches, under animal cruelty laws. Villagers cited safety fears due to dog attacks, while animal welfare groups condemned the killings as inhumane and urged alternative solutions like sterilization and adoption. Investigations and post-mortems are ongoing.