BENGALURU

Adi Narayana Naidu, grandson of late former MP and former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman D.K. Adikesavulu Naidu, has been booked for allegedly running over a community dog in Jayanagar, more than four years after he was arrested in a similar case involving the death of a stray dog.

The latest case was registered at the Siddapura Police Station based on a complaint filed by Badari Prasad M.S., an animal welfare activist, volunteer, rescuer and member of the Jayanagar Canine Squad.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on July 24 between 3.20 p.m. and 4 p.m., when a white car allegedly driven by Naidu came at high speed through the narrow residential lane and deliberately swerved towards a community dog named Jackie, knocking it down. The dog was adopted by the residents.

The complainant alleged that the driver neither stopped to help the injured dog nor informed the authorities before leaving the spot. CCTV footage captured the vehicle knocking down the dog.

Jackie suffered grievous injuries, including a fractured backbone, and was undergoing treatment.

Prasad alleged that the accused is a habitual rash driver and pointed out that the police had earlier registered an FIR against him after he allegedly drove his luxury car over a sleeping community dog named Lara on January 26, 2022. The incident had sparked outrage among animal welfare groups, and Naidu was arrested in that case.

Based on the complaint, the police have registered a case under Sections 281 and 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

A police officer said that a notice has been issued to the registered owner of the car, directing him to appear before the investigating officer for questioning. The police said the investigation is in progress, and further action would be taken based on the evidence collected, including CCTV footage and witness statements.

Published - July 27, 2026 07:26 pm IST