Pune Acid Attack on Community Dog: PETA Announces ₹50,000 Reward, FIR Registered
Pune Acid Attack on Community Dog: PETA Announces ₹50,000 Reward, FIR Registered
Pune, May 14, 2026: Acting on a concerned citizen’s report of a recurring pattern of acid attacks on community dogs in Pune, and of one dog in particular who faced an attack, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA India) worked with informant, Ajay Fawade, and the Pune Rural police to ensure that a first information report (FIR) was promptly registered.
The identities of the accused person or persons are currently unknown, and the police are actively examining nearby CCTV footage to gather information. To help, PETA India is offering a reward of up to Rs 50,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the acid attack.
The latest acid attack incident occurred on the night of 9 May near Eco Valley Society, Phase One, Kanhe Phata, Maval taluka, Pune. Ajay Fawade shared that a similar acid attack had taken place in February as well, however, the perpetrators could not be identified despite efforts made at the time. Reportedly, there is a recurring pattern of deliberate cruelty against community animals in the area. A FIR was registered against an unidentified individual under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 11(1)(a) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.
Section 325 of the BNS, 2023, makes the maiming or killing of any animal a cognisable offence and provides for a jail term of up to five years, a fine, or both. Section 11 of the PCA Act, 1960, defines “cruelty” and makes the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering upon any animal a punishable offence.
The dog has suffered several acid burn injuries, has been provided veterinary assistance, and is currently under the care of local caregivers. Anyone with information about this crime can contact PETA India at [email protected]. Informants’ identities will be kept confidential upon request.
“Harm to community animals is a matter of grave public concern. People who are cruel to animals often move on to other animals and human victims. A woman may be the next target of these acid attack crimes,” says PETA India Lead Cruelty Response Coordinator Sreekutty Bennet. “We commend the Pune Rural Police, particularly Shankar Patil, Police Inspector of Vadgaon Maval Police Station, for promptly registering the FIR and sending a clear message that cruelty to animals will not be tolerated.”
