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Bihar IPS Orders DNA Test to Resolve Pet Ownership Dispute in Gaya
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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An Indian Police Service officer in Gaya, Bihar, has ordered a DNA test to determine the rightful owner of a pet animal amid a heated ownership dispute.
A dispute over the ownership of a pet animal erupted in Gaya, Bihar, prompting local authorities to intervene. The disagreement, which involved two parties claiming the same animal, escalated to the point where police were called to mediate.
An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer overseeing the case issued an order for a DNA test on the animal. The directive aims to establish a scientific basis for determining the rightful owner, as traditional documentation was unavailable.
Officials from the Gaya police station indicated that the sample will be collected by a veterinary forensic lab and the results are expected within a few weeks. The outcome will guide the final legal decision on custody of the pet.
DNA testing of domestic animals is relatively rare in India, making this case notable for its use of forensic science in a civil dispute. The authorities hope the method will provide a clear, unbiased resolution.
The parties involved have been asked to await the test results before any further legal steps are taken, and the police have assured the public that the process will be transparent and in accordance with existing law.
An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer overseeing the case issued an order for a DNA test on the animal. The directive aims to establish a scientific basis for determining the rightful owner, as traditional documentation was unavailable.
Officials from the Gaya police station indicated that the sample will be collected by a veterinary forensic lab and the results are expected within a few weeks. The outcome will guide the final legal decision on custody of the pet.
DNA testing of domestic animals is relatively rare in India, making this case notable for its use of forensic science in a civil dispute. The authorities hope the method will provide a clear, unbiased resolution.
The parties involved have been asked to await the test results before any further legal steps are taken, and the police have assured the public that the process will be transparent and in accordance with existing law.