Bhubaneswar: A dog was allegedly burnt alive by a woman near Budheswari temple in Laxmisagar in Odisha’s capital on Saturday.
According to reports, the dog used to enter her house for food. On Saturday, she allegedly poured petrol on t
he dog and set it on fire.
Sewa Hi Sankalp Anusthan, an animal welfare organisation, has lodged an FIR against the woman, who was detained for questioning.
A few days ago, on Wednesday, a man shot a stray dog and injured another at Jagamara in Bhubaneswar for allegedly killing some of his chickens.
Residents of Tala Sahi spotted a dog injured by a shotgun and informed Sewa Hi Sankalp Anusthan. As the team led by its founder Rajesh Prusty began treating the injured animal, the locals found another canine on the premises of a house nearby. It was found dead with pellet injuries on its chest. The other dog was shot in the spinal cord.