Retired Bengaluru cop booked for purposefully running over stray dog

Bengaluru: A retired sub-inspector has been booked by the Bengaluru Police for intentionally running over a stray dog near his house at Doddakammanahalli in Hulimavu, South Bengaluru

The 65-year-old accused has been identified as Nageshaiah who was driving the car.  The whole incident has been recorded on a CCTV camera, the video of which has now gone viral on social media

A case has been filed against Nageshaiah in the Hulimavu Police Station under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and under section 429 (mischief by killing or maiming cattle) of the Indian Penal Code.

The dog is now being treated by veterinary doctors at Bozo Wags LLP Veterinary Hospital and Pet Services in the city.