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Man arrested for poisoning neighbor's dog and chickens
17 Aug
Summary
- A man was arrested for allegedly poisoning seven farm chickens and a dog.
- The accused was reportedly irritated by the sounds of his neighbor's animals.
- Charges filed under animal cruelty laws and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
In a case of neighborly dispute escalating to animal cruelty, a 49-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, August 16, 2026, near Musiri in the Trichy district. The accused, R Muthuvel, a daily wage worker, allegedly poisoned his neighbor's dog and seven farm chickens. The victim, 80-year-old farmer T Arasan, kept various farm animals including goats, cows, and native chickens, along with a dog. Muthuvel reportedly complained that the animal sounds disturbed his mother, leading to frequent conflicts between the neighbors.
On August 15, 2026, Arasan discovered his dog and seven chickens dead, prompting him to file a complaint with the Musiri police station. An investigation revealed that Muthuvel had administered poisoned food to the animals. Consequently, police apprehended Muthuvel on Sunday night. He has been charged under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The magistrate has ordered his judicial custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
