A heartbreaking story has emerged from Bengaluru where a woman allegedly killed one of her three pet dogs in a tantric ritual, said officials on Saturday.

The incident came to light after the residents living nearby informed civic officials of a strong stench coming from the apartment.

The woman, who has now been identified as Triparna Payak, strangled her pet Labrador and slashed its neck. She then wrapped the dog’s body in a cloth, sealed all the windows and doors and fled.