Reports of cruelty against animals continue to pour in despite efforts from animal lovers and activists to prevent such acts. In a shocker from Pune this time, at least cats and seven dogs were found dead from the Tridal Nagar Society in Yerwada area between December 28, 2018 and January 8, 2019. Himachal Pradesh: 116 Animals, Cattle Herder Killed After Getting Trapped Under Boulders Due to Landslide in Kullu.

The killing of the animals has created a panic like situation in the society as well as the nearby areas. On 14 Killed in Sitapur by Stray Dogs, UP Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna Says ‘Govt Not Responsible For What Animals Do’.

The locals believe that the animals were poisoned by unknown people. Maharashtra: Leopard Brutally Killed by Pune Villagers; Teeth Plucked Out and Paws Sawed Off.

According to a report in Mirror Now, the bodies of the deceased animals have been sent to veterinary hospitals to ascertain the cause of death of these animals.

The police as well as the residents are awaiting the autopsy report to understand what really happened to the animals and what was the exact cause of death of the animals. The report said such incidents have been reported from the area previously as well.

One of the reasons that those behind such crimes go unnoticed is because there are no CCTV cameras in the locality. The police hopes that once the autopsy report comes in, it will help in nabbing the culprits behind this crime. Meanwhile, people of the society remain concerned on such incidents happening in their locality.

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