Illegal Ram Fight Cancelled in Belagavi Following PETA India Intervention
After receiving information about an illegal ram fight event scheduled to take place near Shri Bireshwar Temple, Gokak Road, Patil Gali, Kanbargi, Belagavi district, on 29 March, PETA India successfully took action to cancel the event by notifying and collaborating with senior police officials and the Animal Husbandry Department, Belagavi. In response, the authorities sent a notice to the event organisers, who complied by cancelling the event. They also released a poster confirming the cancellation and requesting the cooperation of registered participants.
Ram fighting involves pitting two male sheep against each other in a violent and often bloody confrontation. The animals are hit and goaded into fighting until one is deemed the winner. This practice subjects them to significant physical and psychological harm, including injuries such as fractures, puncture wounds, and severe stress.
