Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Mass killing of 100 stray dogs in Telangana sparks outrage
In a sad and shocking event, around 100 stray dogs were killed in a village in Telangana, India.
The dogs were allegedly poisoned by the village leader, the Sarpanch, and other officials.
A kind woman who helps animals, named Mudavath Preethi, told the police about this.
She said that the dogs were killed over 10 days, and the bodies were thrown far away from the village.
People who love animals are very upset and want the guilty people to be punished.
They also want stronger laws to protect animals from such cruelty.
Approximately 100 stray dogs were allegedly killed using poisonous injections in Thimmaipally village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana.
The incident was reported by Mudavath Preethi, a Cruelty Prevention Assistant with the Stray Animal Foundation of India, on January 27.
The Sarpanch and Panchayat Secretary of Thimmaipally village, along with hired individuals, are accused of carrying out the killings.
Gram Panchayat worker Ravi allegedly removed the carcasses, which were disposed of approximately 2 km away from the village.
Animal rights activists have condemned the incident and demanded strict action against those involved, calling for stronger enforcement of animal protection laws.
- Who
- Animal welfare activists, locals, and Mudavath Preethi (Cruelty Prevention Assistant)
- What
- Mass killing of approximately 100 stray dogs using poisonous injections
- When
- Over the last 10 days (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Thimmaipally village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana
- Why
- Alleged actions carried out by the Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary, and hired individuals
- Location
- Thimmaipally village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana
- Number of Dogs Killed
- Approximately 100
- Method of Killing
- Poisonous injections
- Accused Individuals
- Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary, and hired 'dog killers'
- Complainant
- Mudavath Preethi, Cruelty Prevention Assistant with the Stray Animal Foundation of India
- Date of Complaint
- January 27
- Disposal of Carcasses
- Approximately 2 km away from the village
Sources
A ‘terhvi’ for dead dogs—Delhi mourns mass killing of strays in Telangana
100 more stray dogs killed in Telangana
Telangana village sarpanch reportedly admits hiring ‘dog killers’ in mass killing of nearly 100 stray dogs
