Senior citizen in Bengaluru killed for protesting against dogs defecating in front of house

A 68-year-old man in Bengaluru was assaulted and killed after he objected to dogs pooping in front of his house. As per police report, the Muniraj and his three alleged assaulters had an acrimonious relation since past over one year.

As per TOI report, three alleged killers - pet parents Ravi Kumar, 38, and Pallavi, 28, and dog breeder and trainer Pramod - had an altercation with neighbour Muniraju on Saturday after he objected to their dogs pooping in front of his house.

"Ravi Kumar and Muniraju's son Murali had fought after a car sold by the latter to the former's friend last year was seized by a bank over non-payment of loan. Since then, there was enmity between the two. Muniraju would often criticise Ravikumar for letting his pet poop near his house. The argument reached a new height on Saturday," an investigating officer told TOI.


Police said that on March 30, Muniraju had complained to police about his neighbour's dog defecating in front of his house. Police had called the trio and warned them to not repeat such incident again. They also signed an undertaking to not repeat such things.

But on Saturday, Muniraju received a call from his family members that Ravi Kumar, his wife and Pramod were creating a ruckus in front of their house. After receiving the call, he rushed home and had an argument with the trio after reaching home. Pramod allegedly rushed into a shop and pulled out a cricket bat to assault Muniraju. Ravi Kumar and Pallavi allegedly encouraged Pramod to bash up Muniraju, cops told TOI.