Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Police Book Case After Community Dog Dies at IIT Hyderabad
A community dog at IIT Hyderabad was badly hurt in a reported beating.
A representative of an animal welfare group complained to the police on September 27.
The complaint said unknown people had beaten the dog.
PETA representatives said a security guard was reportedly responsible.
The dog had severe injuries and died two days later.
Police registered a case under a law section about killing an animal.
The report does not say why the dog was allegedly beaten.
It also does not say that anyone has been convicted.
Sangareddy rural police registered a case concerning the death of a community dog at IIT Hyderabad in Kandi.
The complaint was filed on September 27 by Adulapuram Goutham, a Cruelty Prevention Manager at the Stray Animal Foundation of India.
The complaint said unknown people brutally beat the dog, leaving it severely injured.
PETA representatives alleged that an IIT Hyderabad security guard beat the dog.
The dog died two days after the reported assault; police cited BNS section 325, concerning killing an animal.
- Who
- Sangareddy rural police; the complaint was filed by Adulapuram Goutham. PETA representatives alleged that an IIT Hyderabad security guard beat the dog.
- What
- Police registered a case concerning the alleged beating and death of a community dog.
- When
- The complaint was received on September 27; the dog reportedly died two days after the assault.
- Where
- IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy district, Telangana.
- Why
- The case followed a complaint alleging that the dog was beaten and died from its injuries; the reason for the alleged beating was not reported.
- Police
- Sangareddy rural police
- Location
- IIT Hyderabad, Kandi
- Complaint date
- September 27
- Complainant
- Adulapuram Goutham, Cruelty Prevention Manager at Stray Animal Foundation of India
- Reported allegation
- The dog was beaten and sustained severe injuries; PETA representatives alleged a security guard was responsible.
- Dog's death
- The dog reportedly died two days after the assault.
- Legal provision
- BNS section 325, described in the report as concerning killing an animal