CHENNAI: A seven-month-old stray puppy was found dead with a rope around its neck on Mariyadoss Street in Royapuram on Tuesday, with bleeding reported around its mouth and genital area, raising suspicions of possible strangulation and other forms of cruelty. Following the incident, the puppy’s feeder, Mathiarasi R (47), lodged a complaint at the Royapuram police station. Speaking to TNIE, Mathiarasi said, “On Sunday, I went to feed the dog as usual around 10 pm, but I could not find it. Instead, an individual approached me and questioned why I was feeding dogs,” she said. Mathiarasi said she...