Cab Driver Arrested for Runs Over the Stray Canine in Bengaluru

The police have filed an FIR in opposition to the proprietor of the automobile Hajira Hanif, underneath IPC Sections 428 and 279

A automobile driver ran over a canine sleeping in entrance of the La Citadel residence complicated on Cunningham Highway in what residents say was an intentional act. On January 4, round 6.54 pm, CCTV cameras captured a white automobile, later recognized to be a Volkswagen Jetta, working over the sleeping canine exterior the residence gate on Cunningham Crescent Highway, fatally injuring the animal.

Complainants allege that the motive force, Khan Hanif, who went on the flawed aspect of the one-way, intentionally ran over the canine — fondly referred to as Bob Shankar by the residents — and sped away after safety guards tried to cease him.

The Cunningham Canine Squad’s criticism was registered as an NCR (Non-Cognisable Report) on the Excessive Grounds police station initially. However, citing police apathy, one of many flat affiliation members who requested anonymity mentioned: “Initially, the police refused to file an FIR. They mentioned they couldn’t accomplish that till we gave them the total quantity plate of the automobile.”

They mentioned the canine squad is demanding stricter implementation of legal guidelines to forestall animal cruelty and such hit-and-run instances. Later, the police filed an FIR in opposition to Hajira Hanif, the automobile’s proprietor, underneath IPC Sections 428 and 279.

An officer from the Excessive Grounds police station mentioned that the case didn’t appear intentional however added that extra particulars would emerge throughout the investigation.

Bob Shankar was a group canine cared for by complicated residence residents.