A deeply disturbing incident of animal cruelty surfaced from Greater Noida’s Dadha village, where a man was caught on camera dragging a dog behind an autorickshaw. The viral video, which began circulating widely on May 12, shows the helpless stray dog tied to the back of a moving vehicle. At first, the dog is seen trying to keep pace, but soon collapses and gets dragged across the road.
Immediate Police Action
The video triggered widespread outrage, prompting swift action by the Uttar Pradesh Police. Officers from the Kasna Police Station registered a case under relevant sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and arrested the accused, identified as Nitin, a resident of Dhada village.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
In Dadha village, Greater Noida – a man named Nitin Hoon was seen brutally dragging a dog tied to the back of an autorickshaw. Such individuals with a depraved mindset are a danger to society and belong in jail. @KasnaSho @noidapolice @Uppolice Please take strict action. Thank… pic.twitter.com/vylwElmuVH
— Vidit Sharma ?? (@TheViditsharma) May 11, 2025
Kasna Police confirmed the arrest on social media, stating, “A case has been registered, and the accused has been taken into custody. Legal proceedings are underway.”
Public Demands Strict Punishment
Animal rights activists and citizens took to social media demanding strict punishment for the offender. The visuals evoked strong emotions, highlighting the urgent need for tougher enforcement of animal protection laws.
This incident once again draws attention to the rising cases of animal abuse and the role of digital vigilance in bringing perpetrators to justice.
