After family is arrested on charges of murder, cops take care of pet dog

New Delhi: Cops in Madhya Pradesh police have won appreciation after they took care of a pet dog of a family that was imprisoned for murder.

News agency ANI reported the Labrador named Sultan was left behind when its entire family of six members was arrested for allegedly killing five persons.

The station in charge of Choti Bajaria police station, Manisha Tiwari, decided to take care of the pet. “Five people were killed by the owner of the dog. There was no one to look after the dog that is why he is here. We are providing food and water to Sultan,” ANI quoted Tiwari.

The arrests were made on June 21, the police was informed about the pet five days later. The police department has taken the custody of the canine, they are open to handing it over to anyone who wishes to adopt.