Police in Negombo arrested a 67‑year‑old man on Wednesday (10) after reports emerged that he had subjected two dogs in his care to inhumane treatment at his home in the Sea Street area.

According to the Police, at the time of arrest, officers found the animals’ mouths tied with string. 

The Police said that the dogs were safely taken into police custody and are now reported to be in good health.

The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (11). 

The Negombo Police are continuing further investigations into the case. (Newswire)

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A protest has been held to condemn the Sri Lankan authorities’ move to remove street dogs in and around Colombo City during Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka.

Several animal activists participated in the protest held in front of the Indian High Commission in Colombo, holding banners and placards.

According to protesters, the street dogs had been removed from Colombo City ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka. 

“Several local and foreign animal activists have gathered here today to condemn the government’s unreasonable decision. Narendra Modi is known as an animal lover. But our government has decided to remove these street dogs. We wonder if the decision was taken to beautify the town, or out of fear that the dogs would jump on the Indian PM or his vehicle. We will have to question the President on the reason to remove the dogs,” a protester told the media. (Newswire)

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