Indore: FIR Registered for Horrific Killing of Dog, PETA India Offers Reward of Up to Rs. 50,000 for Information Leading to Arrest

Acting on a social media post depicting the horrifying beating of a community dog to death, PETA India worked with the Indore Rural Police to ensure that a first information report (FIR) was promptly registered. The identities of the accused are currently unknown, and the police are actively examining nearby CCTV footage to gather information on the suspects. To help, PETA India is offering a reward of up to Rs 50,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for killing the dog.

The incident occurred on 4 November near Prashanti Hospital, Mhow–Simrol–Khandwa Road, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Indore – 453 441. A first information report (FIR) was registered against two unidentified individuals under Sections 3(5) and 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Section 325 of the BNS, 2023, makes the maiming or killing of any animal a cognisable offence and provides for a jail term of up to five years, a fine, or both. Section 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 pertains to offences committed “in furtherance of the common intention of all” by multiple individuals.

Anyone with information about this crime can contact PETA India via its animal emergency helpline on 9820122602 or at [email protected]. Informants’ identities will be kept confidential upon request.

PETA India recommends that perpetrators of animal abuse undergo psychiatric evaluation and receive counselling, as abusing animals indicates a deep psychological disturbance. Research shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals are often repeat offenders who move on to hurting other animals, including humans. A study published in Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal stated, “Those who engage in cruelty to animals to animals were [three] times more likely to commit other crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, harassment, threats, and drug/substance abuse.”