Mass killing of stray dogs continues: 200 more killed in Telangana, toll crosses 1,000 in a month

2026-01-26 - 23:53

Hundreds of stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Telangana's Hanumakonda district, marking the second mass killing reported this month. Animal rights activists suspect a connection to recent village elections, with officials possibly fulfilling poll promises. Authorities are investigating, with plans to exhume carcasses for post-mortem examinations.