FIR Registered for Running Over and Crushing a Puppy to Death in Haridwar, Following PETA India Intervention
After being alerted to a horrific incident of a driver running over a puppy on the street who was in direct plain sight, leaving the puppy to painfully die, PETA India worked with the Ranipur Police Station to ensure that a First Information Report was registered under Sections 325 and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 was promptly registered.
The incident took place on 11 April 2026 on a public street in CISF Colony, BHEL Township, Haridwar. In the disturbing video of the incident, the puppy can be seen walking past the driver of the car when he is entering the car and then lying down on the road in plain view. The driver ran over the puppy and did not stop to provide any help afterwards. Based on the CCTV footage of the incident, Rupnagar Police Station registered an FIR against the man accused of running over the puppy.
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.
PETA India commends; SSP of Haridwar, Shri Navneet Bhullar, IPS; and District Magistrate of Haridwar, Shri Mayur Dixit, IAS, for directing the registration of the FIR and sending a clear message that cruel, reckless driving and leaving animals to suffer will not be tolerated.
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. PETA India operates a 24/7 animal emergency line, 9820122602, where callers can receive local contacts and advice.
