FIR Registered After Man Allegedly Beat a Puppy to Death, Following PETA India Complaint in Mathura
After receiving information about a disturbing case of the killing of a puppy in Khateek Mohalla, Sadar Bazar, Mathura, PETA India worked with the SHO Sadar Bazar Mr. Sudhir Singh of Mathura Police to ensure that action was taken against the accused. The incident apparently occurred on the evening of 4 March (Holi) in Khateek Mohalla, Sadar Bazar, Mathura, where an individual named Anni, a resident of the locality, allegedly killed a small puppy by repeatedly beating the animal with a thick bamboo/wooden stick.
According to information received from local residents, the accused attacked the puppy without any provocation and continued striking the helpless animal multiple times. The accused then kept beating until the puppy died from the severe injuries. The incident was witnessed by several residents of the area, who tried to intervene and stop the assault, but the accused fled from the spot after committing the act.
The matter was immediately reported to the police, and an FIR has now been registered by the Sadar Bazar Police Station under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 11(1)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.
Section 325 of the BNS, 2023 makes the act of killing, poisoning, maiming, or rendering useless any animal a cognisable offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend to five years, or with fine, or both. Section 11(1)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 makes the act of mutilating or killing any animal a cognisable offence.
PETA India recommends that perpetrators of animal abuse undergo a psychiatric evaluation and receive counselling, as abusing animals indicates a deep psychological disturbance. Research shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals are often repeat offenders who move on to hurting other animals, including humans. A study published in Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal stated, “Those who engage in cruelty to animals were [three] times more likely to commit other crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, harassment, threats, and drug/substance abuse.”
