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Kunjipally village near Azhiyoor in Kozhikode is in mourning. A death on 8 September has submerged the entire village in grief, and the residents of Kunjipally have placed black flags and condolence boards everywhere, seeking to find the person who murdered their beloved guardian, Ali Appu, a street dog.
The guardian and companion of the village, Ali Appu was hacked to death by some anti-socials.
Yes, one whole village is mourning the death of a street dog who had been with them for last eight years.
Ali Appu was found with his throat cut on the morning of 5 September. He was given treatment by the locals in a nearby veterinary hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
He was buried in the village on 8 September and many people gathered around to see him for the last time.
Not only Syam, many have taken to social media to condemn the killing of their favourite dog.
According to the residents of Kunjipally, the dog was a guardian for all of them in every sense. He followed the children who went to Madrassa in the early morning. He also kept a vigil, and informed the residents about the entry of strangers in the area.
Many consider the killing of this dog as a threat to the village. They believe that some criminals who found this dog a hindrance to their activities did this.
(This article was originally published in The News Minute.)
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