Target: Superintendent of Police, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India
Goal: Ensure rigorous legal action against anyone proven responsible for allegedly transporting dogs bound inside jute sacks with their mouths tied, and investigate whether a wider trafficking network is involved.
Several dogs were allegedly rescued after Karbi Anglong Police intercepted a vehicle traveling from Diphu toward Dimapur on August 22, following specific information about suspected illegal animal transportation. During the search, officers reportedly found dogs confined inside jute sacks with their mouths tied. The animals were reportedly in distress when police intervened and moved them to safety.
Legal action has been initiated against people allegedly involved in transporting the dogs. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the exact number of animals rescued, the identities of those facing action or the intended destination and purpose of the alleged transportation. Those unanswered questions make a thorough investigation especially important.
This incident also comes amid documented concerns about dog trafficking in Assam. In June 2026, Guwahati Police arrested five people from Karbi Anglong over allegations involving the theft and transportation of community dogs outside Assam for the illegal meat trade. That separate case underscores why investigators should determine whether the latest interception was isolated or connected to a broader network.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Superintendent of Police,
Several dogs were reportedly discovered confined inside jute sacks with their mouths tied after officers intercepted a vehicle traveling toward Dimapur. Police rescued the animals and initiated legal action against those allegedly involved. Their guilt has not been established and must be determined through the legal process.
Please ensure that investigators establish where these dogs came from, their intended destination and why they were allegedly being transported under such distressing conditions. Any evidence concerning additional participants, vehicles, collection points or trafficking routes should be thoroughly investigated.
If the evidence substantiates allegations of illegal transportation, animal cruelty or trafficking, please pursue the strongest appropriate penalties available under applicable law. Authorities should also investigate whether other dogs remain at risk and strengthen enforcement along routes associated with abusive animal transportation. Dogs should never be silenced, immobilized and treated as disposable cargo. This case deserves rigorous investigation and meaningful accountability.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Timothy Wildey
