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 at least 2,800 dogs poisoned to address the issue of strays on the streets.

According to the JDS MLC, the killed stray dogs were buried in coconut groves and coffee estates.

His statement came just days after the Supreme Court of India issued an order to remove all stray dogs from localities in Delhi NCR.

Bhojegowda, speaking in the House, said, "To address the stray dog menace, 2,800 dogs were killed and buried in coconut gardens and coffee estates," as reported by Kannada Prabha. He said the dogs were fed poisoned meat.

He argued that the stray dog menace affects the children of the poor. ...