In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, two women have allegedly set five stray puppies on fire out of frustration over noise. The incident, reported on November 5 in Kankerkheda, has led to a case against the women, identified as sisters-in-law Shobha and Aarti.
According to a complaint by Anshumali Vashishth, general secretary of the Animal Care Society, the accused poured petrol on the puppies and set them ablaze. When the women were confronted by residents, they reportedly met them with hostility. Although the police initially visited the scene, residents ultimately buried the puppies themselves.
Following a renewed complaint on Friday, authorities registered the case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The authorities have conducted a post-mortem on the puppies, and they are pending further action. Local business leaders and residents have demanded strict action against those involved.
(By Ankita Singh, Web Team at C6N)
