Man ties dog to his bike, drags him to death in Goa; Shocking visual surfaces

New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Goa's Panaji, where a man has been arrested for an appalling act of animal cruelty. The suspect, Ashok Panhalkar, a resident of Ghateshwarnagar, Khorlim, and originally from Belgaum, Karnataka, has been taken into custody for allegedly tying a dog to his motorcycle and dragging it along the road near DMC College on the Ghateswar slope.

According to police reports, the disturbing event occurred on the afternoon of September 4. Ashok Panhalkar is accused of committing this heinous act by securing a dog to his motorcycle and then dragging the animal for several kilometers. The brutal incident led to the death of the dog and Panhalkar subsequently discarded the dog's lifeless body on the roadside.

Video surfaces on social media

The arrest came after a video of Panhalkar’s cruel behaviour widely surfaced on social media. The graphic footage stirred outrage among viewers and prompted immediate action from law enforcement officials. A senior police officer confirmed that Panhalkar has been charged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Take a look at the video: 

#HumanityLost- Suspected accused Ashok Panhalkar R/o Ghateshwarnagar, Khorlim (Native of Belgavi) was arrested for allegedly tying a dog to his motorcycle and dragging him on road near DMC college on the Ghateswar slope.
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.#Goa #GoaNews #Humanity #Dog #Animal #Cruel #Cruelty pic.twitter.com/LJ93zuuOfI

— In Goa 24x7 (@InGoa24x7) September 6, 2024

Investigation is ongoing 

The social media users have expressed deep shock and outrage over the incident. Animal rights activists and residents have called for strict penalties against Panhalkar to ensure justice for the abused animal. 

The police investigation is currently underway, and authorities have assured that a thorough probe will be conducted to hold Panhalkar responsible for his actions.