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Man in Dog Mask Storms Khandwa Civic Office to Protest Sterilisation Irregularities
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 08:33 PM
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A man entered the Khandwa municipal office wearing a dog mask to protest alleged irregularities in animal sterilisation programmes, a video of which was shared by Mid-Day.
A protester dressed in a dog mask walked into the Khandwa civic office, demanding action over what he described as irregularities in the city’s animal sterilisation drive. The incident was captured on video and posted by the local news outlet Mid-Day.
The footage shows the masked individual entering the municipal premises and holding up signs that allege mishandling and lack of transparency in the sterilisation programme. No violence was reported, and the man was escorted out by security personnel.
Local authorities have not issued an official statement yet, but the protest underscores growing public scrutiny of municipal health initiatives. The video has sparked discussion on social media about the effectiveness and oversight of such campaigns.
The incident adds to a series of recent civic protests across Madhya Pradesh, where citizens are increasingly using unconventional methods to draw attention to governance issues.
The footage shows the masked individual entering the municipal premises and holding up signs that allege mishandling and lack of transparency in the sterilisation programme. No violence was reported, and the man was escorted out by security personnel.
Local authorities have not issued an official statement yet, but the protest underscores growing public scrutiny of municipal health initiatives. The video has sparked discussion on social media about the effectiveness and oversight of such campaigns.
The incident adds to a series of recent civic protests across Madhya Pradesh, where citizens are increasingly using unconventional methods to draw attention to governance issues.