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Khandwa Opposition Leader Dresses as Dog, Prompting Sterilisation Probe

Khandwa Opposition Leader Dresses as Dog, Prompting Sterilisation Probe
Municipal leader dresses up as dog to allege corruption in dog sterilisation · thestatesman.com

A local politician in Khandwa wanted officials to investigate how money for sterilising stray dogs was being used.

To make his protest noticeable, he went to a public hearing dressed as a dog.

He said there might have been corruption involving the money.

He asked for an impartial investigation and action if wrongdoing was found.

Other people also reportedly wore dog masks and submitted complaints.

A government official said the complaints had been received.

The official said a committee would be created to examine the matter.

The inquiry will determine whether the allegations are supported by evidence.

Key facts

Protester
Deepak Rathore
Position
Leader of the Opposition, Khandwa Municipal Corporation
Issue
Alleged corruption in stray-dog sterilisation
Protest method
Rathore attended a public hearing dressed as a dog
Complaint
Rathore demanded an impartial investigation and action against those responsible if funds were misused
Government response
Additional Collector Kashiram Badole said a committee would be formed
Location
Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh

Quotes

Deepak Rathore

Leader of the Opposition in Khandwa Municipal Corporation

“If government funds were misused in the name of sterilisation, the entire matter should be investigated impartially and action should be taken against the culprits.”
thestatesman.com

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