CCTV footage shows the accused catching a female stray dog, estimated to be around two months old, and sexually assaulting it. (Source: PTI/ Representational)
The Puttenahalli police in Bengaluru have registered a case and are searching for a man who has been on the run after allegedly sexually assaulting a female stray dog and killing it in the JP Nagar area Friday.
The accused has been identified as Nepal Kiran, 30, who worked as a valet driver at a hotel in the area. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident took place between 1.25 am and 1.40 am on the roadside near Brahma Bruce Pub in J P Nagar 7th Stage.
The case was registered under Section 11(1)(a) (causing unnecessary pain or suffering of animal) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and Section 325 (mischief by killing or maiming animal) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Sources said the accused stopped reporting to work on January 10, a day after the incident. “Efforts are on to trace him,” a police officer said.
As per the complaint lodged by Manjari Chaitanya, founder of the NGO South Bangalore Cares, CCTV footage shows the accused catching a female stray dog, estimated to be around two months old, and sexually assaulting it. He then allegedly threw the animal against a compound wall. When the dog did not die, the accused was seen twisting its neck and trampling it to death, the police said.
The incident came to light after Vani Gopinath and Krishnamurthy, who regularly care for stray animals in the area, found the dog dead and alerted animal welfare volunteers, as per the FIR. Initially suspected to be a case of killing, the sexual assault was discovered after the police accessed CCTV footage installed at a nearby building.
Following this, the matter was reported to the South Division Animal Care Team and the NGO, after which the complainant approached the police. A spot mahazar was then conducted, where details of the accused were collected. Further investigations are underway.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Chaitanya said the incident raises concerns beyond animal cruelty. “This is not just about a dog. Such acts indicate a dangerous mindset and such people pose a serious threat to women and children in vulnerable situations,” the complainant added.
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