Sat Dec 14 16:09:20 UTC 2024: ## Man Arrested After Public Thrashing for Raping Stray Dog in Karnataka
**Ramanagara, Karnataka –** A man was arrested in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, after being caught raping a stray dog. The incident, which occurred Saturday on Sathanur road near Channapatna, sparked public outrage and a police investigation. Witnesses apprehended the man, identified as Basava, and administered a beating before handing him over to authorities. While Basava has been arrested, police are facing a hurdle as the witnesses are refusing to file a formal complaint. However, due to the gravity of the situation and the public outcry, authorities are considering filing a suo moto case.
This is the latest in a series of disturbing animal cruelty incidents in the state. Recently, a youth in Chikkamagaluru was booked for attempting to rape a stray dog, caught on CCTV footage that went viral. In another case, a man in Udupi was arrested and charged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for dragging a dog over six kilometers behind his scooter. These incidents have highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of animal welfare laws in Karnataka and renewed calls for greater protection of animals from abuse.
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