'Humanity Is Dying': Woman Throws Dog Into Seti River From Nepal Bridge, Video Sparks Outrage

A viral video from Nepal's Bajhang district has sparked outrage after allegedly showing a woman throwing a dog into the Seti River from a bridge. The incident reportedly took place at Pankot Bridge in Chainpur Municipality. The footage appears to show the woman holding the dog and throwing it from the bridge, while several other women can be seen nearby. The video was reportedly recorded by a person present at the bridge on Wednesday morning. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident, including why the dog was thrown and whether it belonged to the woman, remain unclear.

Trigger Warning: Videos below contain disturbing visuals. Viewers' discretion is advised.

पहले जानवर पालते हैं जब मन भर जाता है तो नदी में फेंक देते हैंसेती नदी पनकोट ब्रिज से एक महिला ने जबरदस्ती एक प्यार से कुत्ते को नदी में फेंक दिया twitter/GUTqmwFrOH

- Kavish aziz (@azizkavish) September 17, 2026

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Police search for dog and woman

Following the circulation of the footage on social media, the District Police Office, Bajhang, sent a team to inspect Pankot Bridge and the surrounding area.

Police said they could not locate the dog during their search. Its condition and whereabouts therefore remain unknown.

Authorities are also working to establish the identity of the woman seen in the footage and verify exactly what happened. Police have not yet independently confirmed all the details visible in the viral video.

The incident has prompted calls for an investigation into possible animal cruelty.

Social media users demand action

The video has drawn strong reactions online, with several users calling the alleged act cruel and demanding legal action.

This is in Nepal. This is rarest of the rare case in Nepal. Police are searching for this woman: dogs are treated as family members in Nepal. We also have festivals dedicated for them. This woman is a psyco

- Nepali ( Gorkhali ) (@EnigmaNepali) September 17, 2026

Poor Dog She deserves to be thrown into that exact same current with her hands tied. Absolutely disgusting trash. Karma better find her fast.

- Kartik (@kartikgk07) September 17, 2026

Dog will survive but aurat ko keede padenge. She will burn in the deepest depths of hell.

- Sapna Madan (@sapnamadan) September 17, 2026

One user wrote that animals should not be treated as toys that can simply be abandoned when their owners no longer want them. Another called for the woman to be identified and prosecuted for alleged animal cruelty. Amid massive outrage, one X user wrote 'humanity is dying'.

Humanity is dying day by day...

- अंगद (@AngadVibes) September 17, 2026

Some comments also contained abusive language and calls for the woman to face violence. Others expressed sadness over the dog's fate and urged authorities to take action.

Police inquiries are continuing, while the fate of the dog remains unknown.

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