An outrageous video of a man shooting a stray dog has been posted on social media. The incident is alleged to have happened in Kalyanpur village, in the district of Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh, and the video shows the animal falling down after being shot.
The man has been identified as Subodh, according to reports that were published on 2nd October 2026. He reportedly killed two stray dogs with a homemade gun. The video was posted online October 1st which led to police paying attention to the incident and researching its origins.
Viral Video Shows Alleged Animal Cruelty
The video, reportedly showing a man shooting a dog, which is seen writhing and dying on the spot. The incident was allegedly witnessed by children. The man was “angry” because he said that a stray dog bit his goat, according to local media reports. But the police are still investigating the circumstances.
कुत्तों को गोली मारने का वीडियो वायरल, अवैध तमंचे से युवक पर गोली मारकर हत्या करने का आरोप
— Balram chaudhary{RSP} (@chaudhary73705) October 3, 2026
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The video has caused anger and there have been calls for tougher punishment for the individual. Some have also voiced concerns over the mistreatment of animals and the rights of stray animals to be free from violence.
Police Begin Probe After Video Goes Viral
This footage was noted by Mainpuri Police and it instructed the relevant police station to take appropriate action. Authorities are seeking evidence from neighborhood residents to determine who shot and to confirm the details of the shooting.
The Mainpuri police informed on Twitter that they have registered a case against the culprit
“In the referenced case, a case has been registered at the local police station under the relevant sections, and further legal proceedings are underway.” Mainpuri Police said on Twitter
The incident has brought about a renewed discussion on animal cruelty and the value of reporting animal abuse. More information will be available as the investigation continues.
Netizens Furious
The video has sparked anger among netizens who are questioning the motive for shooting a stray dog. Many people are curious whether shooting the stray dog was indeed necessary if he had become aggressive.
