Indie dog goes missing in Bengaluru, army doctor who rescued him flies home for search: Report
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Kalu's journey began in the remote mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, where he was discovered as a frail puppy by Army doctor Harshita while she was posted on duty in late 2023. Among four abandoned pups, Kalu was the only one to survive after Harshita took them in and nursed them back to health with veterinary help. The bond was instant — she named him Kalu and brought him along as she transferred to Guwahati, and later, Belagavi in Karnataka.
Due to her demanding schedule in Belagavi, Kalu was relocated in November 2024 to her family home in Govindarajanagar, Vijayanagar, where he quickly developed a routine of night walks after dinner. But on June 28, Kalu stepped out for his usual stroll and never returned.
The family — Kusuma BH, a government employee; her son Bharat; and Harshita — has been working tirelessly to bring Kalu home. Within days of his disappearance, the family received a possible lead — a tipoff that Kalu was seen near a bar and restaurant in Basaveshwaranagar, about three km from home. By the time they arrived, he was gone again.
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Not willing to give up, the family launched a city-wide search campaign. Over 500 posters featuring Kalu's image have been distributed across Basaveshwaranagar, Mahalakshmipuram, Kurubarahalli, JC Nagar, and other localities. A reward of ₹15,000 has been announced for any credible information about his whereabouts, the report stated.
The family has also turned to social media for help. When Harshita learned about Kalu's disappearance through a family group message, she immediately flew to Bengaluru from Arunachal Pradesh and has since joined the daily search, combing streets from dawn to dusk, Kusuma told the publication.
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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Indie dog goes missing in Bengaluru, army doctor who rescued him flies home for search: Report
In a quiet Bengaluru neighbourhood, a family continues to search for their furry friend who vanished without a trace over a week ago. Kalu, an 18-month-old Indie dog has been missing since the night of June 28, leaving his family devastated, The Times of India reported. Kalu was rescued by army doctor Harshita in Arunachal Pradesh and has been missing since June 28. (Representative image) READ | After Tigress and cubs, five stray dogs die in Bengaluru due to suspected poisoning: Report Kalu's journey began in the remote mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, where he was discovered as a frail puppy by Army doctor Harshita while she was posted on duty in late 2023. Among four abandoned pups, Kalu was the only one to survive after Harshita took them in and nursed them back to health with veterinary help. The bond was instant — she named him Kalu and brought him along as she transferred to Guwahati, and later, Belagavi in Karnataka. Due to her demanding schedule in Belagavi, Kalu was relocated in November 2024 to her family home in Govindarajanagar, Vijayanagar, where he quickly developed a routine of night walks after dinner. But on June 28, Kalu stepped out for his usual stroll and never returned. The family — Kusuma BH, a government employee; her son Bharat; and Harshita — has been working tirelessly to bring Kalu home. Within days of his disappearance, the family received a possible lead — a tipoff that Kalu was seen near a bar and restaurant in Basaveshwaranagar, about three km from home. By the time they arrived, he was gone again. READ | After tiger deaths, 20 dead monkeys found near Bandipur forest in Karnataka: Report Not willing to give up, the family launched a city-wide search campaign. Over 500 posters featuring Kalu's image have been distributed across Basaveshwaranagar, Mahalakshmipuram, Kurubarahalli, JC Nagar, and other localities. A reward of ₹15,000 has been announced for any credible information about his whereabouts, the report stated. The family has also turned to social media for help. When Harshita learned about Kalu's disappearance through a family group message, she immediately flew to Bengaluru from Arunachal Pradesh and has since joined the daily search, combing streets from dawn to dusk, Kusuma told the publication.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Army doctor flies to Bengaluru to join search for dog she rescued in Arunachal hills
Bengaluru: A family in Govindarajanagar, Vijayanagar, is eagerly waiting for the return of one of its members — Kalu, an 18-month-old Indie dog rescued from the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He went missing on the night of June 28. Three days later, he was spotted near a bar and restaurant in Basaveshwaranagar, around 3km away. However, by the time the family arrived there, Kalu had vanished. Kalu's owner, Kusuma BH, a govt employee, her daughter Harshita, a doctor with the Indian Army, and son Bharat are making painstaking efforts to trace him. Kusuma has announced a reward of Rs 15,000 for anyone who helps in tracing Kalu. Over 500 handbills, featuring Kalu's picture and Kusuma's contact number, have been pasted on walls and distributed among the residents of Basaveshwaranagar, Mahalakshmipuram, Kurubarahalli, JC Nagar and surrounding areas. "Besides, we've taken to social media, seeking help from netizens. But as of now, we haven't heard anything about him," said Kusuma, who works for the public information office. Interestingly, Kalu was found in the hilly terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to TOI, Kusuma said her daughter Harshita found him in Dec 2023. "Harshita was working with the army and camping on a mountain. One day, she found four puppies there. They were weak and suffering from some infections. She brought them to her camp and, with the help of a veterinary doctor, nursed them. Unfortunately, three of the puppies died while Kalu survived," she said. Harshita and Kalu grew fond of each other. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It was she who named him Kalu during her stay in Arunachal Pradesh," said Kusuma. Later, Harshita was transferred to Guwahati, and then to Belagavi in Karnataka this year. "Kalu lived with her in Guwahati. However, she found it difficult to look after him in Belagavi. In Nov 2024, Kalu came to our house here," Kusuma said. According to Kusuma, Kalu goes out for a short walk every night after dinner. "On the night of June 28, he went out but failed to return. Seeing the handbill, a person called us on July 1, saying he had seen Kalu near a bar and restaurant in Basaveshwaranagar. Filled with hope, we rushed to the place, but he had gone by then," she said. Harshita was in Arunachal Pradesh when Kalu went missing. "We hadn't told her about Kalu's disappearance. After searching for two days, I posted his picture in our family WhatsApp group, and Harshita learned about the situation. She took a flight to Bengaluru. I search for Kalu from 5am to 9am, as I have to go to office. But Harshita searches for him all day and returns home late at night," she said.
Time of India
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