Puppy Killing: Max driver arrested
Sabroom, Mar 15, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk
Sabroom, Mar 15: Police arrested the accused Max Driver, Subrata Nama, on Wednesday for brutally killing a puppy at Pilak along the Agartala-Sabroom NH by tying the dog to his moving Max Vehicle (TR-03 3731).
The barbaric incident occurred on Monday afternoon which sparked serious resentment and condemnation across the State.
Irked at the disturbing and barbaric incident, eminent Agartala-based Dental Surgeon Dr Ranabir Roy lodged an FIR with the West Police Station in Agartala.
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha also directed the Police to nab the driver. Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das also strongly condemned the incident.
Many other animal lovers and NGOs including Sabroom Four Paws raised their voices against the shocking incident. An NGO – Pawsome – of Agartala also lodged a complaint with the Manubazar Police Station.
Based on Pawsome’s complaint, SI Mahim Debbarma of Manubazar Police Station arrested Subrata Nama. The Max vehicle was also seized.
Dr Manik Saha, in a tweet, wrote, “Police arrested the accused in connection with the brutal act of dragging a puppy by a vehicle. The vehicle has also been seized and the police are taking further legal action”.