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Jhansi Men Burn Rat Alive: FIR Filed
1 Nov
Summary
- Four men were charged for allegedly setting a live rat on fire.
- The incident was reported after a video of the act went viral.
- Police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS.
Kotwali police in Jhansi have initiated legal proceedings against four individuals following an act of alleged animal cruelty. The men, identified as Junaid Qureshi, Zeeshan Qureshi, Ashiq Qureshi, and Shafiq, are accused of pouring an inflammable substance onto a live rat and subsequently setting it on fire.
The disturbing incident came to light when a video capturing the alleged act began circulating widely on social media platforms. Authorities took immediate notice of the viral footage.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been officially registered by the Kotwali police against the four named accused. All individuals reside in the Orchha Gate area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali police station. The case has been filed under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Circle Officer (City) Priya Singh confirmed that further investigations are actively underway. Necessary legal measures will be implemented to address the situation appropriately.