Three Men, Including Father And Son, Arrested For Killing 15 Dogs In Haryana’s Rewari

Rewari: Police in Haryana’s Rewari district have arrested three men, Ravikant, Shivlal and Rahul, for allegedly killing 15 dogs over two days in Rampura village. The arrests were made following a complaint filed by village sarpanch Naresh Yadav, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Police said further investigation into the case is currently underway.

Rampura Station House Officer (SHO) Sanjay Kumar said the police received information that some individuals were roaming through the village and beating dogs with sticks. Following the complaint, a case was registered, and the three accused were taken into custody.

What Had Happened?

According to the complaint filed on March 29, 2026, the accused had been moving across different streets in the village for the past few days, targeting stray dogs. The incident created panic among residents, with women and children reportedly afraid to leave their homes.

The sarpanch stated that the violence was triggered after a dog allegedly bit a calf in a cattle shed located behind a college on Rampura Road. Enraged by the incident, the accused went on a rampage, attacking dogs with sticks over a span of two days.

Most of the animals killed were reportedly small puppies, further intensifying fear and outrage within the village. Residents alerted the Sarpanch, who then approached the police, leading to the arrests.

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