Guna (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking incident reported from Guna, a man brutally smashed and crushed a puppy to death with his feet in broad daylight when the innocent dog approached towards him. The incident, caught on a CCTV camera in the locality took place on Saturday morning.
A disturbing video of the whole incident has surfaced on the internet which shows the man sitting outside a shop, where a puppy approaches him, following which he brutally slaps the puppy and then picks him up with one hand and slams it on the ground. He then gets up and brutally tramples the poor soul under his feet. He can be seen crushing the puppy multiple times with his feet.
The disturbing visuals have stirred public outcry, prompting calls for justice and stricter measures against such acts of cruelty towards animals.
Concerns and outrage have swept through social media as people assume that the innocent puppy, perhaps anticipating some food or biscuits, fell victim to a brutal act. The heart-wrenching incident has sparked demands for justice, with users expressing their anger over the cruelty upon the defenseless animal.
“Let us unite against animal cruelty and ensure the safety and well-being of our voiceless companions. #StopAnimalCruelty #JusticeForPuppy #GunaIncident”, these are the demands and hashtags people using on social media, seeking for the perpetrator to get punished.
CM Chauhan Assures Strict Action
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reacted to the disturbing viral video of attack. "This is horrifying and disturbing. There is no doubt that the man should be penalised for this barbarism," wrote Scindia in his reply on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He also tagged MP CM Shivraj Chouhan in his reply to attract his attention to this heinous crime.
Shortly, after Scindia tagged CM Chouhan in his comment, the Chief Minister immediately took cognisance of the horrifying video. While condemning the act of barbarism shown in the viral video, CM Chouhan assured swift and strict action against the accused individual.
"Deeply disturbed by the horrifying incident. Swift and strict action will be taken to ensure justice is served. We unequivocally condemn such acts of barbarism, and the individual responsible will face the consequences," said CM Shivraj Chouhan in his post.
Accused Nabbed Immediately
Shivraj Singh Dabi, former in charge of MP BJP's IT cell responded to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's reply to the viral video informing that the accused has been held. Giving more information about the monster's identity, Dabi wrote, "This man is not a human... The accused has been taken into custody, his name is Mrityunjay, father, Vinay Singh, resident of Radha Colony, Guna, Jadoun."
CM Shivraj Chouhan later took to his official account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and confirmed the detention of the accused in the case. "The incident of animal cruelty reported from Guna district is heart-wrenching. Taking action in the case, the accused has been taken into custody."
"All such acts of barbarity are unpardonable, the strictest action will be taken against the accused for this crime," he added.
Guna Police Shares Update On Arrest
Superintendent of Police Guna shared an update on his official account on X regarding the action taken in the case. Confirming the arrest and giving details on legal action taken, SP Guna wrote, "On 09.12.23, a person in Guna city treated a puppy with inhuman cruelty due to which it died. On information, section 429 of Indian Penal Code and Animal Cruelty Act was registered against an unknown accused. The police took action under this and immediately arrested the accused in the case."
Vidit Sharma, a Noida-based animal activist who brought the disturbing attack video to everyone's notice, seeking justice for the poor puppy, expressed his gratitude towards MP CM Shivraj Chouhan for swift action in the case. Sharma in his latest post thanked Chouhan and also lauded his commitment to justice for the voiceless.
"Gratitude to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan for swift action on the animal cruelty case where a person killed a puppy. Your commitment to justice for our voiceless companions sets a powerful precedent. Let's continue to work towards a society that values and protects every life," posted Sharma.
