Bengaluru Vet Clinic Raided Over Alleged Cruelty to Street Dogs

A veterinary clinic in Bengaluru’s Doddakannelli area was raided by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and police following allegations that street dogs were subjected to unauthorised medical procedures, including operations allegedly carried out without adequate anaesthesia.

The action was taken against Primecare Vet Hospital, formerly known as Anicure, after animal rights activists approached authorities with video footage that they claimed showed severe cruelty to animals. The activists alleged that street dogs were being used for orthopaedic experiments, with some animals allegedly having their legs fractured for practice. According to officials, the complaint prompted the GBA to approach the police, following which a case was registered and an investigation launched. Two veterinary doctors associated with the facility have been questioned as part of the probe.

During the inspection, authorities and activists found 12 dogs and a cat at the premises. Four street dogs that were considered to be in urgent need of treatment were moved to another veterinary facility. Activists said six Indie dogs also required medical attention, while three other dogs were rescued before their injuries became irreversible. An unsterilised Cane Corso and a Husky were also reportedly found at the clinic. The cat was shifted to another facility after officials were unable to contact its owner. Owners of some of the other animals were asked to collect them from the premises.

The allegations extend beyond the procedures conducted at the clinic. Animal rights activists have accused one of the veterinary doctors of carrying out similar experiments at a veterinary college in Bengaluru’s Hebbal area. They have also alleged that some dogs were transported and handled in ways that amounted to serious cruelty.

Another allegation concerns the role of dog catchers. Activists claimed that individuals involved in catching street dogs were paid around ₹500 per animal and that some of the dogs were subsequently injured. The activists have further alleged that some animals died after undergoing the procedures and that their bodies were later disposed of. These claims are now part of the police investigation.

Authorities are examining the material submitted by the activists, including the video evidence, as they investigate the allegations against the clinic and those associated with it.

The veterinary facility’s officials were unavailable for comment when contacted by the media. The investigation is continuing, with police expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the treatment of the animals and determine whether violations of animal welfare and veterinary regulations occurred.