Odisha man eats dog on highway in Sambhalpur after it was hit by a vehicle, video goes viral

A disturbing video showing a man allegedly eating the carcass of a dog on a highway near Sambalpur in Odisha has surfaced on social media. The incident reportedly took place near Maneshwar Chhak on the outskirts of Sambalpur city on the night of November 12, a TOI report stated. According to local accounts, the dog had died after being hit by a vehicle on the highway. The man was subsequently spotted sitting beside the carcass and consuming parts of the dead animal.

The incident came to light when some passersby noticed the unusual scene while travelling through the area at around 9.10 pm. They approached the man and asked him to stop, but he reportedly continued eating despite their intervention.

Man reportedly appeared hungry and mentally unstable

A local resident who witnessed the incident said the man's appearance and behaviour suggested that he might be suffering from mental health issues. He also appeared to be extremely hungry, the resident claimed.


"When people first asked him to stop, he did not listen and continued eating. He later became agitated, but fled the spot after more locals intervened," the resident said.

Locals also claimed that the man had visited a hotel in the neighbourhood before the incident. However, people at the establishment reportedly struggled to understand what he was trying to communicate. Some residents believe that extreme hunger may have driven him to consume the dead animal. However, his identity, circumstances and mental health condition have not been independently established.

Locals come forward to provide food and essentials

The incident prompted some residents to step in and help the man. According to local accounts, a few people arranged cooked food and dry ration for him after the episode.The viral video has drawn attention to the incident and raised concerns about the condition of vulnerable people who may be struggling without access to food, shelter or assistance.

While the visuals have shocked social media users, the circumstances surrounding the man's actions remain unclear. There is also no confirmed information about whether authorities have identified or provided assistance to him.