Hyderabad/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- The large-scale killing of street dogs in Telangana has continued unchecked over the past month, with animal welfare activists estimating that more than 1,200 dogs have been killed, primarily through poisoning.

In several cases, dogs were reportedly administered toxic substances orally or injected with lethal chemicals.

Activists warn that the actual number may be significantly higher due to under-reporting, particularly in remote villages.

The incidents have triggered widespread concern, with activists and civil society groups linking the killings to the recently concluded gram panchayat elections in the state.

The Telangana incidents unfold amid a broader national debate over the management of stray animal...