SUV runs over street dog in Sahakara Nagar

BENGALURU: Cruelty against community (stray) animals in Bengaluru seems to be on the rise. In yet another incident, a stray puppy was run over by a Mahindra Thar SUV in Sahakara Nagar. The gruesome act, which was caught on CCTV camera, has sparked outrage among local residents and animal lovers.

The incident occurred on January 4, when a dog and its puppy were playing on the road at midnight. The car driver, who was speeding, ran over the dogs, killing one of them on the spot.

The locals, who were fond of the dog and its puppy, had been feeding them regularly. They have demanded action against the car driver. A complaint has been filed with the police against the SUV driver.