Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Animal Caregivers Attacked, Police Delay Investigation
In Hyderabad, two people who take care of dogs were attacked by a group of people for asking why the dogs were taken away.
The caregivers said the dogs never caused problems.
The attackers got violent when questioned.
Although the caregivers went to the hospital, the police didn't take their complaint seriously.
Instead, they asked about the caregivers' personal relationships and haven't done anything to help.
The police delayed helping and didn't treat the caregivers fairly.
Animal caregivers were attacked by a mob after questioning the seizure of community dogs.
The incident occurred in Chandanagar, Hyderabad, involving approximately 25 people.
Victims filed medico-legal cases but police haven't registered an FIR.
Police allegedly questioned the victims' relationship and delayed action.
The dogs were reportedly neutered and considered harmless by caregivers.
- Who
- Animal caregivers Panchami Bhattacharya and Karan were attacked by a mob.
- What
- Animal caregivers were attacked and their dogs seized after questioning the seizure of the dogs.
- When
- August 14, 2025, around 9:00 a.m.
- Where
- Chandanagar, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The motive for the attack was to silence those questioning the illegal seizure of dogs.
Animal Caregivers
Locals
Justification of Actions
Animal Caregivers
The attack was unwarranted; the caregivers were merely questioning the seizure of the dogs.
Locals
Locals might have been reacting out of fear that the dogs might bite someone.
- Victims
- Panchami Bhattacharya and Karan
- Location
- Chandanagar, Hyderabad
- Incident
- Attack and seizure of community dogs
- Police Action
- No FIR filed, questioning victims
- Injuries
- Medio-legal cases filed
- Suspects
- Approximately 25 people
