Woman accused of killing pet in 'Tantric' ritual

India Jun 28, 2025

In Bengaluru, a woman named Triparna Payak allegedly killed her pet Labrador as part of a "tantric" ritual in her Mahadevpura apartment.
The crime came to light when neighbors noticed a foul smell and alerted authorities, who found the dog's decomposed body—strangled and with its neck slit.
Payak had wrapped the dog's body, locked up the flat, and disappeared before anyone arrived.

Two other dogs were tied up but rescued alive

Police have filed a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and are looking into why Payak committed this act, including possible mental health issues or involvement in black magic.
Ritual items were found at the scene, along with two other dogs who were tied up but rescued alive. Those dogs are now recovering at an animal hospital.