Man Seen Eating Dead Dog's Entrails On Highway, Locals Seek Aid For Him
A viral video showing a man eating the remains of a dog killed in a road accident in Odisha has sparked public concern. Local residents are calling for government intervention to provide the man with food, shelter, and mental health support.
Why it matters
The incident highlights extreme poverty and the lack of social safety nets for vulnerable individuals suffering from mental health issues.
A man was seen eating the flesh of a dog killed in a road accident in Odisha's Sambalpur district. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.According to local accounts, the dog had died after being struck by a vehicle near Maneswar Chhak. Its carcass remained on the roadside when residents noticed a man sitting beside it, tearing off and consuming its flesh.The man's physical appearance and unusual behaviour led people at the spot to suspect that he might be mentally unwell and in an extremely vulnerable condition.
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