Ambernath Animal Cruelty: Man Caught on CCTV Pushing Cat From High-Rise Building, Animal Dies (Disturbing Video)
A viral CCTV video from an Ambernath housing complex shows an elderly man allegedly pushing a cat from the 12th floor, causing its death. The incident has sparked outrage, and police have registered a case against him under the Animal Protection Act. Residents and animal welfare advocates have demanded strict accountability and formal legal action.
A shocking incident of animal cruelty has sparked widespread outrage after security footage emerged showing an elderly man allegedly pushing a cat from the 12th floor of a residential building in Maharashtra's Ambernath, resulting in the animal's death. The incident took place on Sunday, July 26, at approximately 5:30 PM at the Royal Flora building in the Palegaon area. Local authorities are currently investigating the matter, and legal proceedings have been initiated against the individual involved.
Incident Captured on CCTV
According to local reports, the incident occurred in the A Wing of the residential complex. CCTV footage shows an elderly man approaching a cat walking along a wall on the 12th-floor duct area. Mumbai Animal Cruelty Case: Man Caught on CCTV Throwing Cat From 9th Floor in Malvani Area, Animal Dies on Spot (Disturbing Video).
Without warning, the individual allegedly pushed the animal over the ledge. The video captures the man looking down to verify the fall before calmly walking away from the scene. The cat did not survive the fall.
Man Pushes Cat From 12th Floor of Ambernath Building, Video Surfaces
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Public Outrage and Safety Concerns
The circulation of the video on social media has drawn severe criticism from residents and animal welfare advocates, who have demanded strict accountability and formal legal action. Discussion online has also centred on supervision standards and mental health accountability, with community members emphasising that appropriate care measures must be in place for vulnerable individuals to prevent potential harm to the public or animals. Bestiality Case in Thane: Man Has Sex With Stray Dog in Wagle Estate in Maharashtra, Case Registered.
Investigation and Legal Action
Residents of the Royal Flora building immediately escalated the matter, urging local law enforcement to intervene. A case is currently being registered against the elderly man under relevant provisions of the Animal Protection Act. Police are reviewing the CCTV evidence and continuing inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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