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Agriculture
Cow electrocuted in Peermuchalla, Mohali sparks public anger
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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A cow died after being electrocuted in the Peermuchalla area of Mohali, prompting outrage among local residents.
A cow was found dead after being electrocuted near a power line in the Peermuchalla locality of Mohali, Punjab. The incident was reported by several eyewitnesses who said the animal was standing close to an exposed live wire when it received a fatal shock.
Residents gathered at the spot, expressing anger and demanding immediate action from municipal authorities. Many voiced concerns over the safety of stray or poorly insulated electrical cables in residential areas, citing the incident as a preventable tragedy.
Local officials from the Mohali civic body and the Punjab State Electricity Board were contacted. They arrived at the scene, secured the area, and launched a preliminary inquiry to determine the cause of the exposed wiring and to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Punjab Gauvansh Protection Act, the death of a cow is a punishable offence. Police have registered a case and are awaiting a detailed forensic report before proceeding with any legal action.
The incident has reignited public debate on animal welfare and infrastructure safety, with community leaders urging faster remedial measures and stricter enforcement of existing regulations.
Residents gathered at the spot, expressing anger and demanding immediate action from municipal authorities. Many voiced concerns over the safety of stray or poorly insulated electrical cables in residential areas, citing the incident as a preventable tragedy.
Local officials from the Mohali civic body and the Punjab State Electricity Board were contacted. They arrived at the scene, secured the area, and launched a preliminary inquiry to determine the cause of the exposed wiring and to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Punjab Gauvansh Protection Act, the death of a cow is a punishable offence. Police have registered a case and are awaiting a detailed forensic report before proceeding with any legal action.
The incident has reignited public debate on animal welfare and infrastructure safety, with community leaders urging faster remedial measures and stricter enforcement of existing regulations.