Archive · 21 Aug 2026
CCTV Footage Triggers Outrage Over Alleged Dog Beating
A dog was allegedly hit many times with a stick in Morna.
The incident was reportedly recorded by a CCTV camera.
The footage later spread on social media.
People became angry after seeing the video.
The dog appeared badly hurt afterward.
Local residents said the person in the video may be a man named Kartik.
This identification has not been independently confirmed.
Residents want the police to investigate and take legal action if the allegations are proven.
It is not yet clear whether police have registered a complaint.
A man was allegedly filmed repeatedly beating a dog with a stick in Morna, Muzaffarnagar.
The incident reportedly occurred around 8 p.m. on August 19 in the Bhopa police station area.
The dog appeared severely injured after the alleged assault, according to the report.
Local residents identified the alleged attacker as Kartik, though this identification was not independently verified.
Residents urged police to investigate, register a case if warranted, and take action under animal-cruelty laws.
- Who
- A dog was allegedly beaten by a man identified by local residents as Kartik; the identification was not independently verified.
- What
- A CCTV recording allegedly shows the man repeatedly striking the dog with a stick, leaving it severely injured.
- When
- Around 8 p.m. on August 19.
- Where
- Morna town in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, within the Bhopa police station area.
- Why
- The footage went viral, prompting outrage and demands for an investigation and action under animal-cruelty provisions.
- Location
- Morna, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh
- Police area
- Bhopa police station area
- Reported time
- Around 8 p.m. on August 19
- Alleged conduct
- Repeatedly beating a dog with a stick
- Evidence mentioned
- CCTV footage circulated on social media
- Alleged suspect
- Locals identified him as Kartik, son of Raghunandan; this was not independently verified
- Police status
- It was not immediately clear whether a formal complaint had been registered or action taken