Bengaluru vet clinic raided over alleged procedures on dogs without anaesthesia

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) together with Bengaluru police conducted a raid on Primecare Vet Hospital, formerly known as Anicure, in the Doddakannelli area near Bellandur on Tuesday. The operation followed video evidence presented by animal‑rights activists that claimed street dogs were subjected to unauthorised orthopaedic surgeries without anaesthesia, and that some animals were euthanised after the procedures. Deputy Commissioner of Police Saidulu Adavath confirmed that a case has been filed and an investigation is underway, with two veterinary doctors already questioned.

According to the activists, officials found twelve dogs and a cat on the clinic premises. Four street dogs that required immediate medical attention were transferred to another veterinary facility, while six other dogs were identified as needing treatment and three were rescued before their leg injuries became irreversible. An unsterilised Cane Corso and a husky were also discovered, and the cat was moved to a clinic after its owner could not be reached. The activists further alleged that dog catchers were being paid roughly Rs 500 per dog and that the handling caused additional injuries.

The allegations stem from claims that the clinic, which previously operated under the name Anicure, used stray dogs as practice subjects for orthopaedic procedures and even conducted similar experiments at the veterinary college in Hebbal. The raid highlights growing concerns over animal welfare and the regulation of veterinary practices in Karnataka. While the clinic’s officials have not responded to requests for comment, the GBA and police have pledged to pursue the matter, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight to prevent cruelty.