Archive · 7 Oct 2026
CCTV Shows Alleged Rifle Shooting of Stray Dog in Lucknow
A dog was shot in a neighborhood in Lucknow.
The incident reportedly happened early in the morning on October 6.
A complaint says a man on a motorcycle stopped after dogs barked at him.
He allegedly took out a rifle and shot one of the dogs.
CCTV appears to show the shooting and the rider leaving.
The dog died after being shot.
Residents and animal welfare groups were angry about what happened.
Police have opened a case and are trying to identify the rider.
They are also checking whether he was allowed to have or use the rifle.
A stray dog was allegedly shot dead in Lucknow’s Rajajipuram around 6:30 a.m. on October 6.
A police complaint says a motorcyclist stopped after stray dogs barked at him, then fired at one dog with a rifle.
CCTV footage appears to show a man in a blue uniform loading and firing a rifle before leaving on his motorcycle.
Police registered an FIR under provisions related to animal cruelty and are investigating.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV to identify the rider and checking whether he was authorised to possess or use the weapon.
- Who
- An unidentified motorcyclist allegedly shot a stray dog; police are investigating.
- What
- A stray dog was allegedly shot dead with a rifle, an incident reportedly captured on CCTV.
- When
- Around 6:30 a.m. on October 6; the year is not specified.
- Where
- C Block, Rajajipuram, in the Talkatora police station area of Lucknow.
- Why
- The police complaint says the rider stopped after stray dogs barked at him; his motive has not been established.
- Location
- C Block, Rajajipuram, Lucknow
- Reported time
- Around 6:30 a.m. on October 6
- Animal
- A stray dog, which died after being shot
- Weapon
- A rifle is visible in CCTV footage, according to the report
- Police action
- An FIR was registered under provisions related to animal cruelty
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV to identify the rider and checking his authorisation to possess or use the weapon