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Kanpur Animals Poisoned: Mystery Deaths Spark Outrage
31 Jul
Summary
- Multiple animal deaths reported in Kanpur's Dhobi Mohal area.
- Residents allege deliberate poisoning of animals with unknown substances.
- Police have registered a case and are investigating with CCTV footage.
A wave of anger has swept through the Dhobi Mohal area of Kanpur following the mysterious deaths of several animals. Over the past two days, five dogs and a bull succumbed to what residents claim was deliberate poisoning. Upset locals and animal lovers allege that unidentified individuals intentionally administered poisonous substances to food items given to the animals.
The consecutive deaths, particularly that of the bull on Friday, drew a significant crowd of residents, traders, and animal advocates to the scene. They voiced their distress, demanding an immediate investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible, and called for postmortem examinations of the deceased animals.
Authorities have responded to the incident. On July 30, police received information about four deceased dogs, whose bodies were removed by local authorities. Subsequently, upon receiving news of the bull's death on Friday at the same location, the police arranged for a postmortem examination. An investigation is actively underway, focusing on the suspicion of poisoned food, with a case formally registered. Further legal actions are being pursued based on collected evidence, including CCTV footage.
