From Taltala to College Street, Silpara to Taratala: pets’ travails show Kolkata’s cruel side

Stray dogs and pets suffered severe cruelty and travails across several areas in Kolkata, including Taltala, College Street, Silpara, and Taratala. These incidents exposed a cruel side of the city toward vulnerable animals, detailing how pets and community dogs faced ongoing mistreatment. Animal welfare advocates and local residents can report such acts of animal cruelty to local police stations or animal welfare NGOs to ensure legal action is initiated under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Authorities investigate such complaints to protect animals from further harm and punish offenders according to the law. Animal welfare groups urge citizens to remain vigilant and report abuse immediately.