FIR Registered for Bengaluru Municipal Garbage Truck Running Over and Killing Dog, Following PETA India Intervention
After being alerted to a shocking incident of a municipal garbage collection vehicle slowly approaching and then running over a puppy, with a worker visibly acknowledging the event but leaving the dog to die, PETA India and a local caregiver Mrs Veena N worked with the Sri Saidulu Adavath, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield, and Shri Sunil Kumar KB, Station House Officer ofAvalahally Police to ensure that a First Information Report (FIR) was registered under Sections 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and Sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The incident took place on 16 October on a public street in Kondaspura village of Whitefield, Bengaluru. Based on CCTV footage of the incident, the Avalahally Police Station registered an FIR against the garbage-vehicle collection driver, Chakku Miah, who allegedly ran over the dog and did not stop to help the dog.
Section 325 of the BNS, 2023, categorises the maiming or killing of any animal as a cognisable offence and prescribes a punishment of imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with a fine, or with both.
This incident highlights the importance of responsible driving and stopping should an untoward incident occur. However, in this instance, the slow speed of the truck upon approach and not stopping despite realizing the dog was hurt also brings into question the driver’s motive. PETA India recommends that perpetrators of animal abuse undergo psychiatric evaluation and receive counselling, as abusing animals indicates a deep psychological disturbance. Research shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals are often repeat offenders who move on to hurting other animals, including humans. A study published in Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal stated, “Those who engage in cruelty to animals were [three] times more likely to commit other crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, harassment, threats, and drug/substance abuse.”
PETA India urges anyone who comes across an injured animal to immediately contact a veterinarian or an animal rescue group for help. It’s also important to stay with the animal and ensure they’re properly treated and tended to. We operate a 24/7 animal emergency line, 9820122602, where callers can receive local contacts and advice.
