CCTV footage reveals brutal attack on stray dog by youths wielding machetes in Odisha

A group of unidentified miscreants wielding sticks and machetes carried out a late-night attack on a stray dog in Berhampur.

Incriminating footage of the act was captured on several CCTVs installed in the area, leaving residents clueless regarding the motive behind the attack.

CCTV footage reveals brutal assault on stray dog

Sources reported that around 3 to 4 am last night, residents of Seventh Line Road in Gandhinagar under Berhampur Town Police Station limits were woken by the loud noise, barks, and whimpers of a street dog. Upon rushing out of their homes, locals saw a group of at least eight to ten youths fleeing the scene on separate motorcycles.

#WATCH | Incriminating footage of a group of miscreants wielding machetes attacking a dog has gone viral.

The horrendous act was captured on several CCTVs installed in the area. #Odisha pic.twitter.com/S7tyDaWbfT

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The CCTV footage of the incident shows three youths wielding sticks arriving on a motorbike before stopping in front of a stray dog. Without any prompting, one of them began attacking the dog with a stick. As the animal tried to flee, several other youths emerged and delivered severe blows to the dog, leaving it reportedly unconscious.

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Locals intervene, miscreants flee the scene

Other youths, wielding what looked like machetes, fled in separate vehicles when locals intervened and rushed to the scene. Residents believe the miscreants may have planned a killing blow had it not been for their intervention.

Residents fear escalation of violence in the area

“I do not understand why they attacked the animal. Perhaps they were planning a robbery or heist and didn’t want the dog to sound an alarm,” said a local shopkeeper. He added that fear has gripped the area as residents worry about possible attacks on individuals.

“This is brazen lawlessness. The men were brandishing weapons. What if they attack a senior citizen someday,” questioned the shopkeeper, who is now caring for the injured dog. The animal is reportedly unable to move.

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Police examine evidence, investigation underway

Till the last reports came in, police were examining CCTV footage to identify the youths involved. Authorities are yet to release further comments on the ongoing investigation.