Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Varanasi Police File Case After Two Community Dogs Shot
Two community dogs in Varanasi were allegedly hurt with an air gun.
The dogs were named Tingo and Ghungru.
Tingo was reportedly shot one night, and Ghungru was reportedly shot the next morning.
Both dogs were badly injured and needed emergency operations.
Their caregiver is continuing to look after them.
Police have registered a formal case about the alleged cruelty.
PETA India and other officials helped seek action.
The law mentioned in the case can allow punishment if someone is found responsible.
Two community dogs, Tingo and Ghungru, were allegedly shot with an air gun in Varanasi’s Shivpur area.
Tingo was allegedly shot around 10:20 p.m. on August 18, followed by Ghungru the next morning.
The dogs suffered serious injuries, underwent lifesaving surgeries, and remain under caregiver supervision.
Police registered an FIR under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
PETA India, animal-welfare activists, police officials, and the dogs’ caregiver supported efforts to pursue legal action.
- Who
- Community dogs Tingo and Ghungru were allegedly shot; the complaint names Avinash Chandra Sinha.
- What
- An FIR was registered over the alleged shooting and serious wounding of two dogs with an air gun.
- When
- Tingo was allegedly shot around 10:20 p.m. on August 18, and Ghungru was allegedly shot the following morning.
- Where
- The incidents occurred in the Shivpur area of Varanasi.
- Why
- The FIR followed intervention by PETA India, animal-welfare activists, police officials, and the dogs’ caregiver.
- Location
- Shivpur area, Varanasi
- Animals involved
- Community dogs Tingo and Ghungru
- Alleged weapon
- Air gun
- Police action
- An FIR was registered
- Legal provisions
- Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
- Injuries
- Both dogs sustained serious injuries and underwent lifesaving surgeries
- Maximum penalty cited
- Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provides for up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both