Dog buried alive by roadworkers who poured burning tar over him while he slept

A sleeping dog had burning hot tar poured over him by road workers as they were laying a road.



The dog was then flattened by a road roller by the workmen who have been branded inhumane.



Their actions have faced staunch criticism with many asking why they didn't take the time to wake the pooch, or chase it off.



The horrific incident took place in the town of Agra, India, famed for being home to the magnificent Taj Mahal.



Locals were so incensed by what had happened they protested at the Sadar police station in the town demanding action against the "dog killers".