Dogs Rescued From Being Boiled And Eaten in Northeast India

Recently, around 26 stray dogs were rescued from being boiled alive and eaten in Northeast India. The police rescued dogs on a highway near Jowai in Meghalaya when they were being transported in a small car. The dogs were found in awful condition brutally packed in bags and tied with ropes.

The terrified dogs were discovered in a warehouse by Indian cops.

According to an animal activist, the dogs were believed to have been snatched from the street and were severely dehydrated, terrified and disoriented when rescued. They were given food, water and medicines before being transported to Just Be Friendly, a local charity centre.

Dr Shashanka Dutta, veterinarian and founder of Just Be Friendly, said, “They are doing well but are severely traumatized. We are doing everything we can to comfort them. We have been giving them oral hydration and drips as required. They are safe now and have started eating and are taking medicines.”

The incident happened on Monday night around 10 pm when an animal lover Kasturi Das spotted three dogs in a car and posted their pictures on social media. Police and animal activists took several hours to rescue the dogs. As soon as the pictures went viral, other activists alerted local cops who quickly sprang into action and, after interrogating the driver, were shocked to find another 23 dogs in three different warehouses.

Sub-Inspector Kiran Lyngdoh, who cracked the case, said “I was sent the picture of the driver and the car by my senior officer. While we got hold of the driver with the help of the number plate of the car, at first we could not find anything suspicious in it but after stern interrogation, the driver opened up. He said three women had hired his cab and he had no clue what was in the bags. He took us to three different locations. Once we reached them, we were aghast to see at least 23 dogs were holed up in a ridiculously painful manner.”

Accused are out on bail

A campaigner said, “The look of fear in their eyes was devastating. We nabbed three women and the driver immediately. Unfortunately, it is a bail able offence and we are working with lawyers to see how we can proceed in the case.”

The sight of warehouse was so horrific that it took several hours for police and animal activists to rescue the dogs.

A local animal rights activist, who wished to stay anonymous said, “It was a depressing sight. In my 10 year career as an animal rights activist, I had never seen such a horrific sight. The dogs were brutally packed in bags and tied with ropes so tightly that it took me at least 20 minutes to cut each one of them off. But by the time I reached the fifth dog, I had given up because I was worried for the health of other dogs. The dogs were scared and howling and whining.”

Dr Shashanka said, “The dogs are recovering fast. They are very docile and seemed to be domesticated as they are well behaved.”

Rescued dogs are now up for adoption

Out of 26 dogs seven dogs were adopted locally and rest have been put up for adoption.

Please come forward and give them a loving and caring home!

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Reference: The Sun

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