12 stray dogs netted, stuffed inside van with mouths tied

Six people in Surat were charged with animal cruelty after they allegedly captured and restrained around 12 stray dogs, tying their mouths shut and stuffing them into a van. The incident was reported by a social worker who witnessed the act and called the police. The accused claimed that they were capturing the dogs to maintain cleanliness in the area for an upcoming function, but the animals were eventually released and the individuals were booked under animal cruelty laws.