New Delhi: The Delhi Police are investigating two disturbing incidents in Northwest Delhi’s Keshav Puram area, where stray dogs were allegedly killed and set on fire. The most recent case took place on September 6, along Lawrence Road, where a dog was reportedly burnt alive. Local animal rights activists documented the incident on video and filed a complaint with police, although they claim little formal action has been taken so far.
Authorities confirmed that a postmortem has been conducted, with the final report still awaited. Meanwhile, in an earlier case occurred on August 16 near the Keshav Puram Metro station, when the mutilated remains of several dogs were discovered. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) personnel were called in to remove the carcasses. While cops claim that initial investigations suggested no clear signs of foul play, the matter continues to be closely examined by police.
Shocking video surfaces from Keshav Puram
These violent incidents have sparked alarm among residents and animal welfare organisations in the capital. Last month, the Supreme Court had instructed civic bodies across Delhi and the National Capital Region to relocate stray dogs to shelter homes. Two weeks later, however, the court revised its directive, allowing sterilised and vaccinated dogs to be returned to their local neighbourhoods.
The reversal has drawn criticism from activists, who argue that such measures must be accompanied by stricter monitoring to protect vulnerable animals.
Animal activists demand immediate action
Animal rights groups have renewed calls for immediate action against cruelty to strays, urging authorities to enforce existing laws more effectively. They emphasise the need for swift investigation of complaints and the implementation of preventative measures to ensure that such acts of violence do not continue unchecked.