Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Khandwa Opposition Leader Dresses as Dog, Prompting Sterilisation Probe
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.
Deepak Rathore dressed as a dog to protest alleged corruption in stray-dog sterilisation.
Rathore is the Leader of the Opposition in Khandwa Municipal Corporation.
He submitted a complaint at a public hearing demanding an impartial investigation.
Rathore alleged that municipal funds allocated for sterilisation may have been misused.
Additional Collector Kashiram Badole said a committee would investigate the allegations.
- Who
- Deepak Rathore, the Leader of the Opposition in Khandwa Municipal Corporation, made the complaint; Additional Collector Kashiram Badole announced an inquiry.
- What
- Rathore protested alleged corruption and possible misuse of funds connected to stray-dog sterilisation.
- When
- The incident occurred on Tuesday.
- Where
- At a public hearing in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Rathore sought an impartial investigation into whether government funds for dog sterilisation had been misused.
Rathore's Allegations
Official Response
Use of sterilisation funds
Rathore's Allegations
Rathore alleged that funds spent by the municipal corporation on stray-dog sterilisation may have been misused and demanded a thorough probe.
Official Response
Officials did not confirm the allegations; Additional Collector Kashiram Badole said a committee would investigate the complaints.
- 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