Pet dog allegedly hanged to death in Pune, calls for justice grow

A pet dog was allegedly hanged to death by its owner in Pune's Pirangut area. The animal rights group Streetdogs Bombay reported that the dog was beaten before being hanged, and an SOS call was made to authorities prior to the incident. The dog's owner, Omkar Jagtap, reportedly threatened to kill the pet if it was not removed. Community outrage has grown, with calls for justice and legal action against those involved. Aaditya Thackeray, a leader of Shiv Sena UBT, condemned the act on social media, urging Pune Police to take strict action. He emphasized that pets deserve respect and should be treated as family members.