State minister orders strict action after dog thrown into crocodile enclosure in Bagerhat

❐ Staff Reporter

A heartbreaking video of a helpless dog being abandoned in the mouth of a crocodile in a pond near the shrine of Hazrat Khanjahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat has sparked strong reactions across the country after it went viral on social media.

Although many present at the time of the incident were busy recording videos, no one came forward to save the helpless animal, raising questions about humanity.

After learning about the incident, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku ordered a thorough investigation.

This information was announced in a ministry statement today, Saturday, April 11.

In the directive, he said that the incident in Bagerhat has deeply saddened him. He is shocked not only as a state minister but also as a human being.

He further mentioned that the government is determined to ensure a safe environment for the people and all animals of the country.

The State Minister directed the concerned administration to conduct a speedy investigation, identify the culprits and bring them to justice. He also directed to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.

Meanwhile, immediately after his instructions, the Bagerhat district administration took swift action. An investigation committee headed by Bagerhat Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Atia Khatun has been formed.

The other members of the committee are Assistant Commissioner (Land) M. Sharif Khan, Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Palash Kumar Das and Officer-in-Charge of Sadar Police Station Md. Mahmud-ul-Hasan.