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Bengaluru Police Arrest Domestic Worker Accused of Killing Pet Dog in Apartment Lift

Police cite lift CCTV as they probe whether a prior theft warning led to a retaliatory killing.

The pet owner, Rashi Poojary, is pursuing legal action while the accused remains at large.
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Bengaluru​ Domestic Help Smashes Pet Dog to Death Inside Lift​

Overview

  • The woman, identified as Pushpalatha, was arrested on Sunday after CCTV from a Bagalur apartment lift showed the fatal assault on the dog named Goofy.
  • An FIR has been registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which allows arrest without a warrant.
  • The pet’s owner filed a complaint at Bagalur police station after reviewing the footage the day after the incident.
  • Police say the suspect claimed frustration over the pet’s barking during questioning, and investigators are examining allegations of earlier theft and possible revenge.
  • The case drew wide online outrage, with #justiceforgoofy trending, as the investigation continues.