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Amid debate on cow slaughter ban, four cattle traffickers arrested in Karnataka

June 06, 2023 9:09 pm

In 2023 (till April end), 93 cases have been booked under the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act.

Gurgaon civic body seeks information on 'restricted and ferocious foreign dog breeds'

December 09, 2022 11:27 am

The civic body also directed pet owners to keep the dog on leash in public places.

Glue traps prove fatal for wild animals in Mumbai; wildlife organisation seeks ban

October 04, 2022 4:45 pm

Glue traps, also known as rat bait stations, are boxes with a strip of adhesive used to catch rodents.

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The law against animal cruelty, and the ridiculously low fines for offenders

September 22, 2022 3:21 pm

A Jodhpur man who dragged a dog tied to his car may get away by paying a fine of Rs 10. Why haven't punishments been revised in more than 60 years?

Gujarat: One held on suspicion of ‘cattle theft’ after tip-off from vigilante group

July 05, 2022 4:43 am

Last week police established 17 checkpoints in Valsad and started keeping a strict vigil to prevent incidents of cattle theft by different gangs operating out of Maharashtra as Bakri Eid nears.

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Five arrested after videos of animal brutality emerge in Kutch, Banaskantha

February 14, 2021 6:05 pm

Taking cognizance, the police arrested the two accused under IPC section 429 for maiming an animal and sections of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act at Anjar police station in Kutch.

Moga: Two 'sewadars' thrash stray dog to death, arrested

January 17, 2021 10:43 pm

The footage was recorded by a camera installed at a house in Moga's Dashmesh Nagar.

Mark the territory

December 06, 2014 11:50 pm

Filmmakers and the animal welfare board walk the tightrope when it comes to the use of animals in Hindi films

7 cattle thieves get life term for firing at police

October 12, 2014 2:24 am

The observations came in a 2013 case in which an encounter between a gang of cattle lifters from Mewat and Delhi Police had taken place on the Outer Ring Road.

State animal welfare board hasn’t met in 11 yrs

February 06, 2014 11:26 am

Last meeting of the board was held in October 2002, reveal RTI queries.

The police said the trio from Chandigarh — Rohan (21), Sumit (22), and Mohit (19) — were dhol players by profession and had procured the weapons due to an old rivalry with local residents.

Suspecting affair, Odisha lecturer assaults wife and her friend, parades them on street

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A lecturer of Commerce and his associate were arrested for assaulting his wife, garlanding her with slippers and parading her on the road with her male friend. The woman, who has been living separately from her husband, was assaulted and humiliated in public. The incident was recorded and shared on social media. Police have seized evidence and are investigating the matter.

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