In a horrific case of animal cruelty, 21 dogs died after they were allegedly thrown off a 40-ft-high bridge by unidentified people at Eddumailaram village in Telangana’s Sangareddy with their legs and mouths tied. Another 11 are critical, reports Amisha Rajani.
The horror came to light on Jan 4 when welfare organisation Citizens for Animals received a tip-off about distressed cries near the site. “We discovered a grisly scene. The surviving dogs were found among decomposing bodies of their deceased companions, some infested with maggots. A few carcasses were floating in stagnant water, indicating the animals were abandoned for an extended period,” said Prithvi Paneru, a volunteer with the group. “We sought assistance from Animal Warriors Conservation Society (AWCS) and People for Animals (PFA), Hyderabad. After hours of effort, 11 injured dogs were rescued and transported to PFA shelter in Nagole (Hyderabad), where they are undergoing intensive medical care,” Prithvi said. Telangana police have filed a case.
