Jangipur Police Book Three for Tearing a Chicken Apart and Eating the Animal Alive, Following PETA India Complaint

After a viral video revealed dreadful footage of a boy killing a screaming chick by tearing the bird apart with his hands and eating the animal alive, PETA India worked with the Murshidabad and Jangipur police to track down and identify those involved in creating the video and register a first information report (FIR) against them. The FIR has been registered by Suti Police Station under sections 34 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(l) of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960; and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The three accused perpetrators, two juveniles and an adult, were nabbed by police. The juveniles were presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and the adult before the judicial magistrate. The video was published on Instagram by a friend of the main juvenile accused. PETA India obtained information through his Instagram account that helped track down the perpetrators. The incident was reported to the group by numerous concerned citizens across the country.

PETA India recommends that perpetrators of animal abuse undergo psychiatric evaluation and receive counselling, as abusing animals indicates a deep psychological disturbance. Research shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals are often repeat offenders who move on to hurting other animals, including humans. A study published in Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal stated, “Those who engage in animal cruelty were [three] times more likely to commit other crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, harassment, threats, and drug/substance abuse.”

PETA India urges anyone who comes across an injured animal to immediately contact a veterinarian or an animal rescue group for help. It’s also important to stay with the animal and make sure that they’re properly treated and tended to. PETA India operates a 24/7 animal emergency line, 9820122602, on which callers can receive local contacts and advice.