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Mumbai Cats Brutally Mutilated: Police Investigate
10 Sep
Summary
- Nearly 20 cats found dead with serious injuries in Chembur.
- Animal caregiver found mutilated cat bodies in August and September.
- Police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage for clues.
A grim discovery has been made in Mumbai's Panjrapole area of Chembur, where authorities found nearly 20 cats dead, exhibiting signs of severe mutilation and trauma. The incidents began in August when local animal caregiver Rubeena Pathan reportedly found multiple mutilated cat bodies. The distressing discoveries continued into September, with six more dead cats found on September 4, and a single dead cat and a distressed kitten discovered the following day.
Assisted by PETA India, Ms. Pathan approached the police, leading to the registration of an FIR at RCF Police Station. The case is being investigated under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Authorities are currently scrutinizing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the individuals responsible for these heinous acts. PETA India has offered a reward of up to Rs. 50,000 for credible information that leads to the apprehension and conviction of the accused.
