FIR Registered Over Illegal Ram and Bull Fighting in Rachakonda, Following PETA India Complaint
After being alerted to a post on a social media page showing numerous videos of ram and bull fights, PETA India worked with local activist Syed Saleem to file a formal complaint with Nagole Police Station. A first information report (FIR) was registered against multiple people for organising and conducting the fights under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 11(1) of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. PETA India appealed to the police to locate the rams and bulls used in the fights and ensure that they are protected from further exploitation and suffering.
Ram fighting involves pitting two male sheep against each other in a violent and often bloody confrontation. The animals are hit and goaded into fighting until one is deemed the winner. Similarly, bulls are pitted against each other, forced into aggressive encounters, and often provoked using painful methods. The goal is to incite the animals to fight for entertainment or gambling. These events subject the animals to significant physical and psychological harm, including fractures, puncture wounds, and severe stress.
