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Viral Kashmir video shows mob killing stray dog with stones and sticks Police file Animal Cruelty FIR
India
Published on 9 May 2026
Police say the cruelty FIR could target more than one
A viral video from Budgam district in central Kashmir shows a mob in Magam Beerwah repeatedly beating a stray dog with heavy stones and wooden sticks until it dies. The footage triggered widespread outrage online, with animal rights advocates demanding swift action. Police have registered an FIR under the Animal Cruelty Act, signaling possible legal consequences for those involved.
- Video shows a stray dog being attacked by a mob
- Beatings with stones and sticks continue until the animal dies
- Widespread online outrage followed rapid sharing of the footage
- Police registered an FIR under the Animal Cruelty Act
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