A domestic worker was arrested after she was caught on CCTV slamming a pet dog to death inside the lift of a Bengaluru apartment.
The incident, which took place on Friday, was reported from Bagalur area, a locality in north Bengaluru.
As the lift’s door closes, shows the CCTV, the domestic worker, Pushpalatha, pulls the leash of one of the dogs and slams it on the floor.
When the lift’s door opens, the other dog can be seen walking out, while Pushpalatha drags the body of the lifeless dog outside the lift.
According to the FIR, the dog’s owner had hired Pushpalatha on September 11 to take care of her four-year-old pet dog for a monthly salary of Rs 23,000. After learning about the death of the dog, the owner questioned Pushpalatha, who denied responsibility.
After the CCTV footage of the apartment was checked, a complaint was filed and an FIR was registered for animal cruelty. Police confirmed Pushpalatha’s arrest and said further investigation is underway.