Employees at Indian Animal Hospital Who Brutally Beat Pet Dog... Ultimately Punished

Arrested by Police for Violating Abuse Prevention Law
Assaulted by Angry Citizens and Animal Lovers

Employees of an animal hospital assaulted a dog and posted a video of the incident, sparking outrage across India.

On the 14th (local time), Indian media outlets including 'India Today' reported that two employees of an animal hospital located in Thane, Maharashtra, were arrested on charges of violating the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The video, captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) and widely shared on social media, shows two staff members of 'Betik Pet Clinic' repeatedly punching and kicking an unprotected dog.

Employees at an animal hospital in India were caught assaulting an unguarded dog, sparking outrage locally. [Image source=Instagram capture]

The video, which caused widespread anger and condemnation, was reportedly recorded while the dog was being groomed. After the video spread through social networking services (SNS), the police arrested and detained two men aged 19 and 20 who assaulted the dog. The dog, injured from the assault, was transferred to a dog shelter.

Currently, on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), scenes of animal lovers and citizens beating the employees while they were being arrested and transported by the police are also being shared.

Employees being assaulted by angry citizens and animal lovers while being transferred after being arrested by the police [Image source=Instagram capture]

The incident has ignited anger among animal lovers and the public throughout India. They gathered outside the hospital to express their outrage and shouted slogans demanding justice for the abused dog.

Animal welfare organizations have called for an official investigation into the incident and demanded stricter regulations to prevent such abuse in the future. Famous personalities from the Indian film industry, 'Bollywood,' also urged severe punishment for the perpetrators.

Meanwhile, the Betik Pet Clinic where the incident occurred has been shut down. However, animal protection groups are demanding further action, stating that "criminal lawsuits should be filed against the hospital as well, holding it accountable for allowing abuse to occur within its premises."