{
  "id": 251224,
  "title": "CCTV captures dog dragged along Lampang road",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/cctv-captures-dog-dragged-along-lampang-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T03:36:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/08/07/cctv-captures-dog-dragged-along-lampang-road/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a shocking incident that has garnered widespread condemnation, a man was captured on CCTV dragging a severely injured black Labrador named Tang Tang along Lampang road for approximately 2-3 kilometres before abandoning the dog near a market. The dog, whose injuries were grave, was rescued by officials from the Lampang Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division at around 03:35 on August 6, 2026. It was subsequently taken to Lampang Animal Hospital for immediate medical attention. In an act of community solidarity, vendors at Aomsin Market came together and contributed to the cost of Tang Tang's treatment.\n\nThe identity of the middle-aged man responsible for this cruel act remains under investigation as police and local officials scrutinize CCTV footage to pinpoint his location and actions. It is believed that the man picked up the dog near Tha Ma-O Bridge or the vicinity behind Surasak Montri Camp in Hua Wiang subdistrict, before leaving it near Aomsin Market. Police have confirmed that the man is not the legal owner of Tang Tang, whose true owner has already lodged a complaint at Mueang Lampang police station.\n\nThe disturbing footage of the dog being dragged behind a motorcycle has been widely shared online, sparking outrage among animal lovers who have called for the responsible individual's swift identification and prosecution. Tang Tang, now safe and under close veterinary supervision, serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of animal welfare and the devastating consequences of cruelty towards innocent creatures.",
  "summary": "A severely injured black Labrador named Tang Tang was captured on CCTV footage being dragged along Lampang road for approximately 2-3 kilometres by a man on a motorcycle before being abandoned near a market. The dog was rescued by officials from the Lampang Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division and taken to Lampang Animal Hospital for urgent treatment. The man, believed to be middle-aged, is not the dog's owner and is currently being sought by police and local officials. The owner of the dog has filed a complaint at Mueang Lampang police station, and animal lovers have called for the responsible individual to be identified and prosecuted.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}