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Video shocker: Cruel Audi driver deliberately runs over sleeping dog in Bengaluru, arrested later

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A shocking video from Bengaluru that shows an Audi deliberately running over a dog, has sparked an outrage and led to the arrest of the 23-year-old son of a leading businessman in the city.</p>
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The CCTV footage, which has also been shared by some animal rights activists on social media, shows three stray dogs sleeping on the side of the road. A white Audi car stops and then reverses after which it goes to the side of the road and crushes the dog under its wheels.</p>
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The CCTV footage was recorded at 5:15 pm on January 26.</p>
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The accused has been arrested under the Prevention of Cruelty Act 1960 and IPC 1860.  Senior police officials were not available to give more details.</p>
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“Regarding the incident that happened at Jayanagar 1st block, a Police complaint has been lodged with Siddapura Police station and FIR has been filed. FIR no. 0021/2022. The case is under investigation," Animal Welfare Helpline tweeted.</p>

IN Bureau

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