Dhaka, April 11 -- The district administration launched an investigation into the death of a dog attacked by a crocodile at the pond of the Khanjahan Ali Shrine in Bagerhat, following widespread criticism from animal lovers and netizens.

Sadar Upazila administrator (UNO) Atia Khatun said on Saturday she is heading the three-member panel, and pledged legal action against those responsible.

Sadar Model Police chief Shahidul Islam and District Livestock Official Md Saheb Ali are the rest investigators.

The move follows a viral video showing the crocodile sweeping away the dog as the canine tried to escape the attack on the ghat [a staircase leading to the pond].

Visitors filmed the gruesome incident until the dog was completely dragged u...