12/07/2026
🚨 ANIMAL CRUELTY IS A CRIME 🚨
Yesterday, a disturbing video went viral on Instagram showing a young man named Sagar brutally beating a small puppy after tying its mouth with a cloth. The footage is deeply disturbing and clearly depicts an act of animal cruelty.
According to the information received, the accused allegedly assaulted the helpless puppy out of personal anger. No matter the circumstances, taking out one's frustration on a voiceless animal is not only inhumane but also a punishable offence under the law.
It is reported that the matter was initially settled by another NGO after counselling the accused, and no legal action was taken at that stage. However, considering the seriousness of the offence, People For Animals Care and Support Foundation (PFA Bhopal) proceeded with legal action and ensured that an FIR was registered against the accused, Sagar, at Kotwali Police Station, Bhopal.
⚖️ Animal cruelty is a criminal offence. Appropriate legal action can be taken under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, along with the applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, subject to the findings of the investigation.
🐾 If you witness any form of animal cruelty, do not remain silent. Report it immediately. Your timely action can save an innocent life and help bring offenders to justice.
Animals cannot speak for themselves—but together, we can be their voice. 💙🐾
📝 NOTE:
People For Animals Care and Support Foundation (PFA Bhopal) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards deliberate animal cruelty. While awareness and counselling have their place, acts involving intentional violence against animals must be dealt with through the legal process. Our organisation remains committed to ensuring that every genuine case of animal cruelty is addressed lawfully, so that offenders are held accountable and such incidents are prevented from recurring.