The Jharkhand police arrested a man for shooting a street dog in Ranchi’s Tatisilwai area. The incident was captured on camera has gone viral on social media, creating outrage and shock among pet lovers. The accused has been identified as Pradeep Pandey.
Man killed dog with rifle
In the viral clip, Pandey is seen walking with two other men. When they reached near a few stray dogs, Pandey aimed his rifle at the dogs and shot one of the canines. His action sparked an outrage on social media that prompted police to arrest him.
Netizens expressed shock over the incident
In the viral video, several vehicles are also seen. Netizens reacted that his action could take a life if the shot missed the target and hit anyone on the street.
The viral video was brought into the notice of police which took the action into the matter. the police arrested the accused.
आज दिनांक–08.04.25 को सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल वीडियो जिसमें एक व्यक्ति एक कुत्ते को गोली मारते हुए दिखाई दे रहा है। जिसके पश्चात संबंधित वीडियो का अवलोकन किया गया तथा पशु सुरक्षा N.G.O के संचालक सदर, जिला–रांची के लिखित आवेदन के आधार पर टाटीसिलवे थाना में कांड दर्ज करते हुए आरोपी को… pic.twitter.com/q1Z4FMJOwA
— Ranchi Police (@ranchipolice) April 8, 2025
Netizens hailed the police action and demanded that his face should not be blurred. He must be exposed.
Muh nhi chupana chaiye aise darindo ka muh kala krna chaiye….anyway great work 👍
— Sameer Ahmad (@Sameer012786) April 8, 2025
A user demanded strict punishment against the accused.
He should get severe punishment for what he did to that sleeping dog
— khushboo singh (@sweetestkhushi) April 8, 2025