Barnala (Pb): A pit bull was shot dead by two persons in the Dhanaula area here after it allegedly became infected with rabies, police said today. A heart-rending video of a man killing the dog which went viral on social media showed the animal screaming and writhing in pain.
The owner of the dog, Satbir, and his neighbour Ajit Singh were arrested on the charge of killing the pet on Thursday, Dhanaula police station SHO Malkit Singh said. A case under relevant sections of the IPC and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act was registered against the duo yesterday.
A complaint in connection with the incident was registered by the Animal Welfare Board, said the SHO. Police said the accused claimed they killed the dog as it became infected with rabies and posed risk to the people in the area.
