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Attack on dog catcher team in Prayagraj: Staff held hostage and 9 dogs released, FIR against 22
Prayagraj municipal dog catchers attacked, held hostage, animals stolen from shelter. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. A case of indecency, threats, and assault against the Municipal Corporation's Animal Birth Control (ABC) team, which had gone to catch stray dogs in Prayagraj, has come to light. Based on the complaint filed by Naib Moharrir Vikas Saraswat, posted in the Municipal Corporation's Animal Welfare Department, an FIR has been registered at the Kareli police station against seven named and 15 unidentified individuals.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- A municipal dog catching team was attacked, held hostage, and had dogs released by a group.
- Who:
- Vikas Saraswat, a municipal employee, filed the complaint. The accused are seven named people and fifteen unidentified individuals. The Kareli police station is handling the case.
- When:
- Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
- Where:
- Kareli Police Station, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why:
- The individuals are accused of indecency, threats, and assaulting the municipal team during their work.
- What it means:
- The police have registered a formal report, known as an FIR, to begin investigating these accusations.
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