New Delhi, January 20: In yet one more case of animal brutality, unknown individuals killed six puppies in Delhi. One of the puppies was beheaded by the accused. The brutally killed puppies had been present in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar Extension 1. A criticism has been lodged in reference to the case. The cops are conducting preliminary investigation. No arrest has been made within the matter.
According to the residents, drug addicts could possibly be behind the killings of the six puppies. The our bodies of the dogs have been despatched for autopsy. Earlier this month, a stray canine was overwhelmed to loss of life by a person in Ludhiana as a result of his automotive cowl had been broken by the canine. Those concerned in cruelty on animals are sometimes booked underneath the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
About Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
Enacted in 1960, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act broadly prohibits inflicting pointless ache or struggling on any dwelling creature, encompassing acts like beating, neglect, merciless transportation, and inappropriate experimentation. The Act empowers people to report such cruelty and establishes the Animal Welfare Board of India to supervise its implementation.
The Section 11 of the Act states that first-time offenders face fines of Rs 10 to Rs 50, whereas subsequent offenses inside three years can lead to fines of Rs 25 to Rs 100 or imprisonment for as much as three months, or each. If the accused is booked underneath Section 428 of the Indian Penal Code, s/he may face imprisonment for as much as two years.
Published on: Saturday, January 20, 2024, 08:35 PM IST
