Hyderabad, Jan. 27 -- Nearly 200 stray dogs were allegedly killed and buried in Pathipaka village under Shayampet mandal in Warangal district, animal welfare activists have alleged, seeking a high-level investigation into what they described as a "brutal and illegal" mass killing.

Members of the Stray Animal Foundation of India (SAFI) approached the local police on Monday, claiming that the incident took place about a month ago on the orders of village-level authorities.

Stray dogs poisoned with injections

According to the complaint, based on interactions with villagers, the stray dogs were allegedly administered poisonous injections before their bodies were transported to a site close to the village, where they were either burnt or bu...