Why was a Bengaluru woman booked for allegedly killing her pet dog?

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Key Takeaways
- Incident of animal cruelty raises significant concerns.
- The woman allegedly killed her dog for ritualistic purposes.
- Evidence of black magic rituals was found at the scene.
- The FIR includes multiple charges under animal cruelty laws.
- Community awareness is crucial in preventing such incidents.
Bengaluru, June 28 (NationPress) The Karnataka Police have initiated an FIR against a woman from West Bengal, suspected of killing her pet dog under the guise of a black magic ritual, officials disclosed on Saturday.
This incident unfolded within the jurisdiction of the Mahadevapura police station in Bengaluru.
The FIR has been lodged against Triparna Paik and another person.
The complaint was made by Rudresh Kumar K.L., an Assistant Health Director with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
According to the police report, the decomposed remains of the dog were found inside the woman's residence.
It was revealed that the dog's throat had been cut, and its body was concealed with a cloth.
Investigators suspect that the dog was slain about four days prior, leading to decay and a pervasive foul smell.
The situation came to light after residents of the apartment complex reported an overwhelming stench.
Upon entering the woman's home alongside the authorities, police allegedly discovered signs of ritualistic worship.
The police also found the word “Shree” inscribed on the floor surrounding the dog's remains in multiple directions.
Initial investigations indicated that the woman owned four dogs, one of which had previously gone missing.
There are growing suspicions that the missing pets may have also been sacrificed.
The FIR has been filed under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, as well as various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act pertaining to criminal acts.
The FIR mentions that members of the Akme Ballet Apartment Association, along with officials, had visited the flat following complaints about the foul odor.
When confronted, the woman allegedly attempted to obstruct them from entering.
Afterward, police and authorities entered the premises, discovering that two more of her dogs were in distress.
The woman had previously asserted that one of the dogs had gone outside.
Ultimately, the police discovered the dog's remains in one of the rooms.
During police questioning, the accused reportedly threatened to take her own life, as per the FIR.
The police confirmed plans to detain the woman for additional questioning.
An investigation is ongoing.