Animal Cruelty Sparks Outrage: Arrest Made in Ranchi

A man and two minors were apprehended in Ranchi for allegedly beating a dog to death. A viral video led to the arrest after a woman's complaint. The case is under investigation, involving the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

A 20-year-old man was arrested and two minors detained in Ranchi, accused of beating a dog to death with bricks and sticks. This incident went viral after a video was shared on social media, leading to public outrage and police action.

The incident occurred in Shalimar Bazar within the jurisdiction of the Dhurwa police station. The video, roughly 20 seconds long, shows a group tying and attacking the dog, prompting a swift reaction from law enforcement.

Following a formal complaint by a witness, police arrested the suspects and seized the phone used to record the event. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, as further investigations continue to identify all perpetrators involved.

(With inputs from agencies.)