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Bengaluru security guard smashes puppy against wall, shocking video sparks outrage

In a disturbing incident in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, a young puppy was brutally killed, leading to public outrage and demands for action.

Published on: Jan 14, 2026 3:00 PM IST
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A shocking incident of animal abuse has come to light in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, leaving local residents and animal lovers deeply disturbed. A young puppy was allegedly attacked and killed in a brutal manner, sparking anger and calls for strict action.

The shocking CCTV footage of the act has prompted an animal welfare group to file a police complaint, sparking a search for the suspect.
The shocking CCTV footage of the act has prompted an animal welfare group to file a police complaint, sparking a search for the suspect.

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Video footage from nearby CCTV cameras reportedly captures a man violently throwing the puppy against a wall and then forcing it to the ground. Following the circulation of these visuals, an animal welfare group, South Bengaluru Care, filed a police complaint at the Puttenahalli police station. Authorities have launched a search for the suspect, identified as Nepal Kiran, The Times of India reported.

Animal welfare volunteers said the case surfaced in the early hours of January 9, after a neighbourhood dog feeder shared disturbing videos in a local WhatsApp group. The feeder had been regularly looking after a group of eight puppies in the area. After the incident, the body of one puppy was found, while the others could not be traced.

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Police sources said the accused was employed as a security guard at a restaurant in JP Nagar and had been staying at his brother’s rented home. He is believed to have gone into hiding after the incident, the report said.

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Condemning the act the founder of South Bengaluru Care said the case was not just about the killing of a puppy but about the presence of a dangerous individual who could pose a wider threat to society. Another animal rights activist also urged the police to take strong and swift action against the accused.

In a recent similar case of animal cruelty in Bengaluru’s a CCTV footage from Bagaluru, captured a domestic help brutally killing her employer’s pet puppy, Goofy, inside an apartment lift back in November.

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