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Crime
40-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Killing of Around 20 Stray Cats in Chembur, Mumbai
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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Mumbai police have detained a 40-year-old man accused of killing nearly twenty stray cats in Chembur, sparking concern among animal‑rights groups.
Police in Mumbai’s Chembur neighbourhood arrested a 40‑year‑old man after receiving multiple complaints that he had killed close to twenty stray cats in the area. The investigation, conducted by local law‑enforcement officers, confirmed that the suspect was linked to the alleged killings and he was taken into custody for further questioning.
Authorities said they are gathering forensic evidence and statements from residents who reported the incidents. The case has been registered under the city’s animal cruelty provisions, and the accused faces potential charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the arrest, calling it a necessary step to deter similar acts and protect Mumbai’s stray animal population. The suspect remains in police custody while the investigation proceeds.
The police have urged the public to report any further instances of animal cruelty promptly, emphasizing that such offenses will be pursued rigorously under the law.
Authorities said they are gathering forensic evidence and statements from residents who reported the incidents. The case has been registered under the city’s animal cruelty provisions, and the accused faces potential charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the arrest, calling it a necessary step to deter similar acts and protect Mumbai’s stray animal population. The suspect remains in police custody while the investigation proceeds.
The police have urged the public to report any further instances of animal cruelty promptly, emphasizing that such offenses will be pursued rigorously under the law.