Archive · 11 Jan 2026
300 Stray Dogs Killed in Telangana Villages
In two villages in Telangana, around 300 stray dogs were poisoned and killed over three days.
Animal welfare activists found out and reported it to the police.
The police have arrested several local leaders and others involved in the killings.
The activists say killing dogs is not the right way to control their numbers and that the government should instead focus on sterilizing and vaccinating them.
A former minister also got involved and asked the police to investigate properly.
The activists hope this will lead to better animal care in the future.
Around 300 stray dogs were poisoned and killed in Shayampet and Arepalli villages, Hanamkonda district, between January 6 and 8.
Animal welfare activists Farzana Begum and Adulapuram Goutham reported the incident, leading to an FIR against nine individuals, including local sarpanches and panchayat secretaries.
The accused were booked under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 11 (1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Activists argue that mass killing of stray animals is illegal and ineffective, advocating for strict implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and large-scale sterilization and vaccination programs.
The complaint was filed on January 9, and the police have registered a case against the accused.
- Who
- Local representatives, including village sarpanches, their husbands, panchayat secretaries, and two hired individuals
- What
- Poisoning and killing of 300 stray dogs
- When
- Between January 6 and 8
- Where
- Shayampet and Arepalli villages, Hanamkonda district, Telangana
- Why
- To allegedly control the stray dog population, though activists argue it is illegal and ineffective
- Location
- Shayampet and Arepalli villages, Hanamkonda district, Telangana
- Number of Dogs Killed
- 300
- Date of Incident
- January 6-8
- Date of Complaint
- January 9
- Accused Individuals
- 9, including sarpanches, their husbands, deputy sarpanch, panchayat secretaries, and two hired men
- Charges Filed
- Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 11 (1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
- Key Activists Involved
- Farzana Begum and Adulapuram Goutham of the Stray Animal Foundation of India
Sources
300 Stray Dogs Poisoned to Death in Hanamkonda Villages, Sarpanches, Officials Booked
Hyderabad: Contractor Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs, Pigs
Hyderabad: Police register case against nine after 300 stray dogs killed
Nine booked in Telangana over killing 300 stray dogs
