India, Aug. 13 -- Karnataka member of the legislative council (MLC) SL Bhojegowda made a shocking claim on the floor of the house, saying he got 2,500 stray dogs poisoned to address the issue.

According to the JDS MLC, the dogs were buried in coconut gardens and coffee estates. His statement came days after the Supreme Court of India issued an order to remove stray dogs from localities in Delhi NCR.

"To address the stray dog menace, 2,500 dogs were killed and buried in coconut gardens and coffee estates," Gowda said, claiming that the dogs were fed poisoned meat.

Bhojegowda said that the stray dog menace affects the children of the poor, while it may not affect the children of ministers, judges, and legislators.

"Children of judges, m...