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Crime
Pet dog killed with air gun in Yangsum, Sikkim; FIR lodged
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 03:01 AM
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A pet dog was shot dead with an air gun in the village of Yangsum, Sikkim, prompting local police to register a First Information Report.
A resident of Yangsum, a small settlement in the Indian state of Sikkim, reported that his pet dog was shot dead with an air gun on Monday. The incident took place in the early hours, and the owner discovered the animal with fatal injuries near his home.
Local police arrived at the scene after the complaint and began a preliminary investigation. An FIR (First Information Report) has been formally registered against an unidentified perpetrator, and authorities have started gathering evidence, including any possible witnesses and the weapon used.
The case highlights growing concerns over animal cruelty in the region. Police officials have assured the community that the investigation will be thorough and that any person found responsible will face the applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
No arrests have been reported yet, and the investigation remains ongoing as officers continue to canvass the neighbourhood for leads.
Local police arrived at the scene after the complaint and began a preliminary investigation. An FIR (First Information Report) has been formally registered against an unidentified perpetrator, and authorities have started gathering evidence, including any possible witnesses and the weapon used.
The case highlights growing concerns over animal cruelty in the region. Police officials have assured the community that the investigation will be thorough and that any person found responsible will face the applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
No arrests have been reported yet, and the investigation remains ongoing as officers continue to canvass the neighbourhood for leads.