Varun Dhawan Slams IPL Ground Staff For Kicking Dog That Invaded MI vs GT Match

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, known for taking a strong stand against animal abuse, has criticized the ground crew for how they treated a dog during the Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans IPL game. A video that has been making the rounds online shows staff chasing and even kicking the dog after it got into the pitch at the game. The actor expressed his displeasure at the abuse and urged for accountability and improved handling of animals in public areas.

Varun Dhawan gets angry at IPL ground staff

Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun shared the said video and reacted to the mistreatment of the dog and wrote, “Wtf a dog isn’t a football. Also, the dog isn’t biting or harming anyone. Regardless there has to be a better way." 

According to a witness who said he was in the stadium when it happened said that the dog had repeatedly entered the field and the staff members had no malicious intent but they needed to steer away the dog from the pitch in order to start the match. 

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