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Crime
Collector Orders FIRs Against Bullfight Venue Owners
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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A district collector has directed that owners of bullfight venues will be charged with offenses, signaling a crackdown on the illegal sport.
A district collector announced today that owners of bullfight venues will be subjected to FIRs, marking a decisive step against the illegal sport.
The directive comes as part of a broader effort to enforce animal‑cruelty laws that prohibit bullfighting across the country.
Under the collector’s order, police will register formal complaints against the proprietors, potentially leading to prosecution under relevant statutes.
The move has been welcomed by animal‑rights groups, though officials say they will also investigate the venues for safety and licensing violations.
The directive comes as part of a broader effort to enforce animal‑cruelty laws that prohibit bullfighting across the country.
Under the collector’s order, police will register formal complaints against the proprietors, potentially leading to prosecution under relevant statutes.
The move has been welcomed by animal‑rights groups, though officials say they will also investigate the venues for safety and licensing violations.