Chembur Cat Killings: FIR Registered After Nearly 20 Cats Found Dead; PETA India Offers INR 50,000 Reward
PETA India is offering INR 50,000 reward after an FIR was registered for nearly 20 mutilated cats found dead in Chembur, prompting a police investigation. The grim sequence of events came to light through local caregiver Rubeena Pathan, who initially discovered mutilated cat bodies in August. Scroll below to know more.
Law enforcement authorities in Mumbai have registered a First Information Report (FIR) following the discovery of nearly 20 dead and mutilated cats in the Panjrapole area of Chembur. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has stepped in to assist local animal caregivers and is offering a cash reward of up to INR 50,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Discovery of Mutilated Animals
The grim sequence of events came to light through local caregiver Rubeena Pathan, who initially discovered mutilated cat bodies in August, reports PETA India. The situation escalated in early September when additional remains were recovered. Mumbai: Dog Jumps to Death From 15th Floor After Being Chased by Security Guard in Kandivali Building; FIR Filed As Video Goes Viral.
On September 4, Pathan discovered six more mutilated bodies with visible internal organs. The following morning, on September 5, she found one dead cat and another kitten in a severely distressed condition. A formal complaint was filed, resulting in the registration of an FIR at the RCF Police Station.
Legal Actions and Investigation
Police are actively reviewing nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to identify the unknown suspect or suspects involved in the killings. The FIR has been filed under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, alongside Sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. Under Section 325 of the BNS, the maiming, poisoning, or killing of any animal is treated as a cognizable offence carrying a potential prison sentence of up to five years, a fine, or both.
Animal Welfare Concerns and Reward Details
PETA India has announced a reward of up to INR 50,000 for details resulting in the apprehension and conviction of those responsible. Individuals with relevant information can contact PETA India at info@petaindia.org, with confidentiality assured upon request. Highlighting the broader implications of such incidents, PETA India Cruelty Response Officer Ishani Rathee stated, "Those who abuse animals often move on to harming other animals and humans. For everyone's safety, it's imperative that members of the public report cruelty to animals such as this one to the police." Mumbai Animal Cruelty Case: Man Caught on CCTV Throwing Cat From 9th Floor in Malvani Area, Animal Dies on Spot (Disturbing Video).
Rathee added, "We commend Shri Dattatray Patil, Senior Police Inspector of RCF Police Station, for directing the registration of the FIR and sending a clear message that cruelty to animals will not be tolerated." Experts point to established criminological research indicating a correlation between severe animal abuse and subsequent violent offences against humans, underscoring the urgency of the ongoing police investigation in Chembur.
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