Viral Video: A disturbing clip making the rounds on social media has left many viewers shaken and angry. The video shows a man publicly pressing his foot against the neck of a pet dog, an act that many online users have called shocking and cruel, while a few others have strangely tried to defend it. The video was uploaded on Instagram by a user named @vanshikaaaa134. According to her, the incident happened when she and her friend were passing by and noticed the man treating the dog harshly.
In the caption, she wrote that they calmly asked him to lift his foot and were about to leave, but the man instead called them back and responded aggressively, saying, "Mera kutta hai, main palta hoon isko, aur main jo chaahun kar sakta hoon."
In the footage, the man, who appears elderly, is seen keeping his foot firmly on the dog’s neck as the woman recording the video questions his actions. Despite the confrontation, the man repeatedly argues that the dog belongs to him and insists that feeding the animal gives him full control over it.
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In the caption, the woman strongly criticised this way of thinking, stating that treating a living being as property is deeply wrong. She pointed out that just because someone feeds an animal does not give them the right to hurt or dominate it, nor does it make such behaviour acceptable in any way.
The video has now gone viral and continues to spark heated discussions online. While a large number of people have condemned the man’s actions and demanded accountability, a section of users has oddly argued that the act may not necessarily be cruel, leaving the internet divided and deeply unsettled.
"Everyone needs to relax a bit. Look at the dog's behaviour, he’s been around that uncle. He’s familiar with the uncle. The dog looks healthy and well-fed, he is in a safe space. The uncle doesn’t intend to harm the dog. The uncle is only getting offended that you are telling him what to do. The shoe might be an issue but the good boy is lying on the same surface that the sole of the shoe is touching. Bit of an overreach by the kids," a user wrote.
"Look closely, guys. That old man is patting the dog with his foot to praise him. This video is giving the wrong information. The old man hasn't abused the dog, and the dog also looks comfortable and safe with him," a second user wrote. "Senseless video kuchh bhi bna do the dog is calm and relax he is just petting the dog," wrote a third user.