Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Case Filed Against Dog Catchers in Telangana
In Telangana, a case has been filed against some dog catchers who allegedly took about 50 dogs from a village and left them in a forest or another unknown place without food, water, or shelter.
This action is considered very cruel because the dogs were left to suffer from hunger, thirst, injuries, and possible attacks by wild animals.
The police have registered a case against the dog catchers under animal cruelty laws.
A case has been filed against unidentified dog catchers in Telangana for allegedly relocating 50 community dogs.
The dogs were taken from Mellacheruvu village and left in a forest or unknown place without food, water, or shelter.
The complaint was filed by Adulapuram Goutham, Cruelty Prevention Manager at the Stray Animal Foundation of India (SAFI).
The police registered the case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and BNS.
The alleged relocation is described as extreme cruelty, exposing the dogs to starvation, dehydration, injuries, and possible death.
- Who
- Unidentified dog catchers
- What
- Relocation of 50 community dogs
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Mellacheruvu village, Suryapet, Telangana
- Why
- The reason for the relocation is not specified in the article.
Animal Welfare Advocates
Dog Catchers
Relocation of Dogs
Animal Welfare Advocates
The relocation of dogs without proper care is considered extreme cruelty and a violation of animal welfare laws.
Dog Catchers
The dog catchers' perspective is not provided in the article.
- Location
- Mellacheruvu village, Suryapet, Telangana
- Date of Incident
- July 25
- Number of Dogs
- 50
- Complainant
- Adulapuram Goutham, Cruelty Prevention Manager at SAFI
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and BNS