Bengaluru police are on the lookout for a tender coconut seller who allegedly attacked a barking street dog with a sickle in the KR Pura area. An FIR has been registered against the unidentified trader under BNS Section 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Incident Details
The incident took place at Muniyappa Layout, KR Pura II Stage, around 8:30 am on April 25. A video of the attack shows the tender coconut seller entering the compound of a house with a sickle in hand. When the house owner, Siddalingappa, questioned him, the seller claimed the stray dog had barked at him for no reason. Despite Siddalingappa's attempts to pacify him, the man proceeded to hit the dog with his sickle, according to an investigating officer.
Dog's Condition and Investigation
The dog, which was frequently fed by Siddalingappa, would often sleep inside the house compound. Following the attack, the dog suffered injuries and is receiving treatment. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering statements from witnesses to identify and apprehend the suspect. The FIR includes charges of intentional insult and cruelty to animals, which carry legal penalties under Indian law.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the suspect to come forward. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents and animal rights activists, who demand strict action against the perpetrator.
