Hit and Run: Tragic Incident Strikes Bengaluru with Puppy Victim

A concerning incident in Bengaluru saw a speeding vehicle hit a five-month-old dog and flee the scene, as captured on CCTV. Residents have registered a complaint, highlighting the issue of reckless driving. A similar incident occurred days later, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations and awareness.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 15-01-2025 20:35 IST | Created: 15-01-2025 20:35 IST
Hit and Run: Tragic Incident Strikes Bengaluru with Puppy Victim
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A tragic incident unfolded in Bengaluru when a speeding vehicle struck a five-month-old puppy and fled, leaving the injured animal to fend for itself. The heart-wrenching event, taking place on January 4, transpired outside the Sahakar Nagar Post Office and was reported by a group of local residents.

The speeding vehicle, recorded on CCTV cameras, failed to stop after hitting the puppy, which eventually retreated into a nearby drain, unable to be saved by the complainants who found its body the next day. Despair grips the community as concerns over reckless driving escalate.

Adding to the urgency, a similar event occurred on January 10, when another man was arrested for running over a sleeping stray dog, spotlighting the call for better enforcement and awareness surrounding animal safety in the busy urban environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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