Overview

• A video surfaced showing a dog tied to an autorickshaw and being dragged along a road in Greater Noida, causing injuries to the animal.
• The accused, identified as Nitin from Dadha village, was arrested on Sunday and booked under sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
• The dog sustained injuries but is now reported to be in stable condition, according to Kasna police officials.
• The video, captured by a passerby and shared widely on social media, led to public condemnation and demands for stricter punishment for animal cruelty offenders.
• Activists, including Anuradha Mishra, have highlighted the increasing frequency of such incidents and urged for tougher penalties to deter future abuse.