Residents offer Rs 25,000 reward for missing beloved stray dog in Bengaluru

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Prestige Shantiniketan, located in the serene neighborhood of Whitefield, a close-knit group of compassionate residents has recently come together to announce a heartfelt reward of Rs 25,000. Their mission? To find their beloved furry friend, Patlu, a free-spirited Indian Pariah dog who has mysteriously gone missing for over a month.

The devoted dog lovers have not taken this disappearance lightly and have initiated action to locate their cherished companion. Posters announcing the substantial reward have been thoughtfully displayed throughout the area, determined to draw attention and assistance from anyone who may have spotted Patlu.Devasena Chandrashekhar, one of the prominent members of the community and a fervent advocate for animal rights, revealed that an official complaint has been registered with the Kadugodi police station.

This complaint has been filed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, as they suspect possible foul play in the dog's sudden vanishing act. Patlu holds a special place in the hearts of the residents, being the only male dog amongst the seven charming canines that call the Prestige Shantiniketan society home.

With an outpouring of love and concern, the residents have taken it upon themselves to review the footage from an extensive network of 500 CCTV cameras installed throughout the complex. Based on the footage analysis, the trail seemed to lead to the basement of one of the towers, where Patlu was last spotted at 3:12 am on July 3.

Curiously, another camera angle showed a security guard making a hurried dash in Patlu's direction around the same time. Intriguingly, the duo mysteriously disappeared from the surveillance footage for a span of one hour, leaving the residents with more