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Minal Sancheti

2 May 2026 at 12:26:53 pm

Dog’s murder shakes affluent residents

Mumbai: The residents of Raheja Complex in Madh Island, a plush colony, are in grief after the death of their beloved dog who is allegedly killed by yet unknown miscreants. They have approached the police to find out the ‘killer’. In an unprecedented scenario, a team of state forensic department visited the society on Wednesday to look for clues of the murder and the murderer. Mikey, an 11-year-old community dog was found dead and packed in a gunny bag. A housekeeping staff member spotted the...

Dog’s murder shakes affluent residents

Mumbai: The residents of Raheja Complex in Madh Island, a plush colony, are in grief after the death of their beloved dog who is allegedly killed by yet unknown miscreants. They have approached the police to find out the ‘killer’. In an unprecedented scenario, a team of state forensic department visited the society on Wednesday to look for clues of the murder and the murderer. Mikey, an 11-year-old community dog was found dead and packed in a gunny bag. A housekeeping staff member spotted the gunny bag in an isolated area and informed the residents. This has created an outrage among the society members for whom the dog was like a family member. Anchal Chadha, a resident, used to feed Mikey and other dogs in their locality. She said, “Mikey had come to the complex around eight years ago along with another dogs. He was abandoned by his owner and was traumatised. Slowly he started staying at the Cas building which is a part of Raheja complex.” Residents claim that many members of the society were against feeding the dogs. They did not like dogs in the society. Chadha said, “Mikey was missing for four days. We requested for a CCTV footage but were denied saying that the cameras were off at the time. We somehow convinced the main administrator and got the footage of the gate. We saw Mikey coming in but he never left the building.” Blood Stains After much enquiry and investigation by some of the residents, a housing staff member opened up about what had happened. “He confessed that he cleaned the blood stains and the poop of the dog at the place where the dog was allegedly hit. We immediately called the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory and filed an FIR”, Chadha said. “There were other such cases where a dog died after falling from the third floor. They said it was an accident. Before that a dog ran away from the building during Diwali. We thought it was due to crackers. This all happened in this one society,” she said. When asked why was Mikey targeted, she said, “It is because even after trying multiple times to remove the dog from the society, he wouldn’t leave. So that could possibly be the reason. Some of the society members always had problems with the dogs in the building. There used to be fights on the WhatsApp groups and in person regarding feeding of the dogs.” Furious Activists Animal rights activist Xavier Santiago has taken the case to the police. He said, “It is a case of animal cruelty. From what I hear from the sources is that there is a criminal conspiracy and the matter is under investigation. We are yet to find the culprit. But an FIR has been filed at the Malwani Police station.” In a video, actor Manjari Fadnis shared her memories with the dog and called it an act of cruelty. She said, “The eye witness in the case told that Mikey was hit with a stick when he was sleeping.” She vowed to fight for Mikey and residents also said they will stage a protest against the act. An animal lover Sarika Nerurkar said, “Cruelty towards animals should never be dismissed as a minor offence. Research has repeatedly shown links between animal abuse and patterns of violent or antisocial behaviour. By intervening early and holding offenders accountable, we are not only protecting innocent animals but also safeguarding our communities from future harm.” The Chairman and Secretary of the society could not be contacted for their reactions.

BJP Boost

Updated: Oct 22, 2024

As the dust settles over the recent Assembly elections, the BJP, defying anti-incumbency prediction of political Cassandras and exit polls, is set for a historic third term in Haryana. This will buoy the party after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls. The Haryana outcome not only reinforces the BJP’s foothold in national politics but also presents a counter-narrative to the INDIA bloc’s post-election fervour.

Despite the bogey stoked by lingering farmer protests and discontent surrounding the controversial Agniveer scheme, the BJP strategically diversified its approach, relying not solely on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s star power—evidenced by his reduced number of rallies—but also on a ground-level consolidation of anti-Jat votes. The Congress’s over-reliance on the Jat community backfired, rallying other groups against it. Interestingly, the Dalit vote, which the Congress anticipated would tilt in its favour, has not completely abandoned the BJP.


At the forefront of the BJP's campaign was Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, whose relatively short tenure allowed him to distance himself from the decade-long rule of the previous administration. By introducing measures to benefit the backward classes, including a significant income limit increase for OBC employment from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh, the BJP effectively shifted the narrative in its favour. Their mantra of ‘bina parchi, bina kharchi Naukri (promising jobs without bribes) resonated with voters.


The BJP’s rejuvenated team, led by key figures such as Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and state leaders, has seemingly addressed concerns that arose following its poor showing in the Lok Sabha elections. The incorporation of new candidates in place of established leaders provided a fresh face that contrasted sharply with the Congress’s decision to recycle incumbents.


In contrast, in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference, in alliance with the Congress, having crossed the majority threshold, reclaimed its historic dominance and is set to form the government. Here, the BJP’s performance in the first Assembly election held after the abrogation of Article 370, fell short despite its strenuous attempt to position itself as a proponent of development.


The electorate’s apparent rejection of hardline factions like the PDP reflects a nuanced response and win for democracy. Notably, the results have shown a significant rejection of separatist candidates, including those from Engineer Rashid-led Awami Ittehad Party and Jamaat-e-Islami, who failed to make a meaningful impact in the polls.


The BJP’s emphatic victory in Haryana redeems its Lok Sabha misstep but also signals a broader political resurgence, giving the party renewed vigour to march into future contests like the crucial Maharashtra Assembly election.

 
 
 

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