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Animal-welfare news from across India, summarised, with a link to every source.
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LatestLYRajkot: Man Abuses Cow in Gujarat, Detained After Video Emerges
On September 12, 2026, a man in Rajkot, Gujarat was taken into custody after a video surfaced showing him abusing a cow. Police detained him in response to the video’s release.
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Free Press JournalHorrible! Gujarat Man Sexually Abuses Cow, Flees After Owner Catches Him During Act; Detained
On September 12, 2026, a man in Gujarat was reported to have sexually assaulted a cow. The cow’s owner confronted him during the act, and after the man tried to flee, he was detained by authorities.
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www.thehawk.inManeka Gandhi advocates against depiction of animal cruelty in films, says viewers get influenced by movies
On 11 September 2026, Maneka Gandhi urged that films should not show animal cruelty, arguing that such scenes influence viewers. She called for the industry to avoid depicting mistreatment of animals on screen.
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Mid-DayManeka Gandhi urges Mumbai housing societies to create feeding zones for stray animals
On 11 September 2026, Maneka Gandhi asked housing societies in Mumbai to set up designated feeding zones for stray animals. She said creating such areas would help manage feeding and reduce conflicts with residents.
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The Logical IndianFrom Berlin to Braj: How Padma Shri Awardee Friederike Irina Dedicated Her Life to Gau Seva
Friederike Irina, a native of Berlin, relocated to the Braj region of India to work in Gau Seva, the service and care of cows. She was honoured with the Padma Shri award for her contributions to this work. The story…
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ThePrintPETA India, Kerala Police Academy hold workshop on combating animal cruelty
PETA India and the Kerala Police Academy organized a workshop on how to address animal cruelty. The event took place in Kerala and was reported on 11 September 2026.
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Mashable India20 Cats Strangled And Mutilated; Mumbai Cops Hunt For Serial Killer As PETA India Offers 50k Reward
Twenty cats were found strangled and mutilated in Mumbai. Police are investigating the case as a possible serial killing. PETA India has announced a reward of 50,000 rupees for information, reporting the incident on 11 September 2026.
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The Times of IndiaPG student and vet booked for illegal experiments on strays at Bengaluru hospital
A postgraduate student and a veterinarian were arrested for conducting unauthorised experiments on stray animals at a hospital in Bengaluru. Police filed a case against them on September 10, 2026.
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NDTVVideo: Wild Elephant Spotted With Tractor Tyre Stuck Around Its Neck In Assam
A video released on 10 September 2026 shows a wild elephant in Assam with a tractor tyre wrapped around its neck. The footage captures the animal moving while the tyre remains caught near its neck.
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20 cats mysteriously die in Mumbai’s Chembur: Head injuries found; ₹50,000 reward for information on the ki…
On 10 September 2026, officials said that 20 cats were found dead in the Chembur area of Mumbai, and examinations revealed head injuries on the animals. The municipal authorities announced a ₹50,000 reward for information that leads to the identification…
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The StarMumbai: Nearly 20 cats found dead, mutilated in Chembur; PETA announces Rs 50,000 reward
On September 10 2026, almost twenty cats were found dead and mutilated in the Chembur area of Mumbai. The People’s Animal Trust announced a reward of 50,000 rupees for information leading to those responsible.
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Mumbai cops hunt for cat killer after 20 felines found ‘strangled, mutilated, stabbed’ in Govandi
On 10 September 2026, Mumbai police started an investigation after the bodies of about 20 cats were found in the Govandi neighbourhood, each showing signs of strangulation, mutilation and stab wounds. Officers are searching for the individual responsible for the…
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Pioneer DailyNearly 20 cats found dead, mutilated in Mumbai’s Chembur; FIR registered
Around 20 cats were discovered dead and mutilated in the Chembur neighbourhood of Mumbai. The incident was reported on 10 September 2026, and police registered a First Information Report in response.
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