Chongqing Police Detain 39-Year-Old Man Over Adopted Dogs' Killings After Online Outcry
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Chongqing Police Detain 39-Year-Old Man Over Adopted Dogs' Killings After Online Outcry
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Summary
A 39-year-old man was detained in Chongqing after accusations that he abused and killed adopted dogs sparked widespread anger online.
Police announced the detention Wednesday evening as a running protest and social-media backlash intensified around the case.
Chongqing police said the case had drawn broad public attention and urged people to care for living creatures while safeguarding urban civility and social order.
The detention marks a swift official response to a case that has become a flashpoint for animal-welfare concerns in China.