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Maha: 16 dogs allegedly die after consuming poisoned food in Dhule, outrage among animal lovers

Dhule, Oct 18 (UNI) A shocking case of animal cruelty has been reported in the Wadibhokar area of Dhule district of Maharashtra, where 16 dogs allegedly died after consuming poisoned food, triggering outrage among animal lovers and local residents.
Based on a complaint filed by Rishika Uttam Patil, West Devpur Police have registered a case against unidentified persons.
Police have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from the area. Suspicious movements of two unidentified individuals have reportedly been captured on camera.
The incident came to light on Friday night when Zhinga, a pet dog belonging to Rishika Patil, suddenly began drooling and showed signs of severe distress in the Sushant Colony area along Wadibhokar Road.
She immediately called a veterinarian, and treatment was started. However, the dog died during the treatment.
The deaths of four more dogs in the same locality triggered concern among residents. By Saturday evening, the death toll had risen to 11. Subsequent information revealed that a total of 16 dogs had died.
After local residents alerted veterinary officials, the bodies of the dead dogs were subjected to post-mortem examinations. According to the veterinary officials, the dogs died after consuming poisoned food.
Furthermore, this incident has created an atmosphere of fear in the Wadibhokar Road area, while residents and animal lovers have expressed anger over the alleged act of cruelty.
West Devpur Police are investigating the case, and a search for the unidentified suspects is underway.
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