Animal rights organisations based in Hyderabad, including Stray Animal Foundation of India and Breath Animal Rescue Home, have raised serious concerns regarding the killing of 70 stray dogs in Macherla village, Aluru mandal, Nizamabad district recently.
A complaint accompanied by video and photographic evidence has led to the filing of a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and IPC 429.
S Saisri from Breath Animal Rescue Home filed the complaint, providing substantial evidence to Armoor police. The sarpanch of Macherla, according to reports, confirmed the incident during a phone call.