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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bullock cart races to resume in Punjab as state assembly passes animal welfare bill
Chandigarh, Punjab's traditional sport of bullock cart racing is set to make a comeback with the state assembly passing the Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill 2025. Bullock cart races to resume in Punjab as state assembly passes animal welfare bill After the bill was unanimously passed, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday referred to the occasion as "historic," announcing the resumption of bullock cart races across the state. The bill, which was passed during the second day of the special session of the Punjab Assembly here, allows the resumption of bullock cart races in Punjab while implementing safety measures for the animals involved in the sport. Bullock cart races have not taken place at the Kila Raipur Sports Festival in Ludhiana district— often referred to as the 'mini or rural Olympics'— since a Supreme Court ruling in 2014 banned the races for violating the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960. "Considering the important role played by bullock cart racing towards promoting the spirit of games and sports, and enriching the cultural heritage and tradition in the state of Punjab, which is also a great source to keep Punjab's youth away from drug addiction and also to improve indigenous cattle breeds of Punjab, the government of Punjab has decided to exempt the conduct of bullock cart racing in Punjab from the provision of the said Central Act 59 of 1960," the official order read. Therefore, the government has decided to amend the said Central Act 59 of 1960 in its application to the State of Punjab. Accordingly, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill, 2025, is being passed, it further stated. Sharing positive aspects about the race, Mann said cattle have been integral parts of the agrarian economy of the state, and the Punjabi farmers have raised them as their offspring for ages. Those who keep bullocks consider them as their "own sons", he said. "We have included a clause in the bill stating that bullock cart operators will not be allowed to carry sticks during races," he added. The chief minister also announced that races would not only take place in Kila Raipur but also across the state, emphasising that these rural games are an essential part of Punjab's cultural fabric. He stressed that the bill aims to promote rural sports like bullock cart racing while ensuring the welfare of the animals involved. Mann expressed confidence that the bill would aid in the conservation of Punjab's indigenous cattle breeds. He also mentioned that the state government would flag the issue of tackling the menace of stray animals with the Centre, as they pose a grave threat to the life and property of people. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
09-07-2025
- News18
Man Arrested For Brutally Beating Puppy In Front Of Mother In UP's Amroha
Last Updated: The incident, captured by a bystander, shows the man holding the puppy by its neck as it cries in pain. A man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district after he brutally beat a puppy with a stick in front of its mother. The incident, caught on camera, sparked outrage online, leading to swift action from local authorities. Captured by a bystander, the video shows the man holding the puppy by its neck as it cries in pain. He then hits it multiple times with a cane before hurling the injured animal onto the road at a distance. The mother dog, seen standing nearby, rushes to her puppy immediately after the assault. The video was shared on X by user Mahender Mahi, a journalist, as per his bio. He wrote in the caption, 'This video is said to be from Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh. Amroha police, please take action against this person because this is not a human but an animal." उत्तर प्रदेश के अमरोहा जिला का यह वीडियो बताया जा रहा हैं ,अमरोहा पुलिस इस व्यक्ति के ख़िलाफ़ कार्रवाई कीजिए क्यूँकि ये इंसान नहीं जानवर है 😡 #amroha @amrohapolice — Mahender Mahi (@MahendrMahii) July 8, 2025 The post quickly went viral, with people online demanding strict action. A user on X wrote, 'Amroha is my district, and seeing such inhumanity there is heart-wrenching. @amrohapolice – Strict action must be taken on this. This is not just cruelty, but a crime against humanity." Another wrote, 'It is not right to torture innocent animals just to make yourself famous." 'I hope the police give him the same or worse treatment," a comment read. The Amroha police confirmed that the accused had been arrested and booked under relevant sections of the law. 'In connection with the case, Didauli police station has registered a case under relevant sections, arrested the accused, and carried out legal proceedings," said a police spokesperson. प्रकरण के सम्बन्ध में प्रभारी निरीक्षक थाना डिडौली को आवश्यक वैधानिक कार्यवाही हेतु निर्देशित किया गया है ।— Amroha Police (@amrohapolice) July 8, 2025 The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 prohibits acts such as beating, overloading, neglect or killing animals unnecessarily. The government introduced the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which proposes categorising offences towards animals as minor, severe or gruesome, with harsher penalties, including up to Rs 75,000 in fines and five years of imprisonment for serious offences like mutilation or killing. The amendment also introduces the concept of the 'five freedoms" for animals, ensuring they are free from hunger, discomfort, pain, and fear and can express natural behaviour. The new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 also strengthens penalties for maiming or killing animals under Section 325. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Chandil jumbo died of electrocution, says probe
1 2 Jamshedpur: Forest officials in Seraikela-Kharsawan district have registered a FIR against a farmer after initial investigations revealed that the female elephant, which was found dead in Hevan village in Chandil on June 25, died of electrocution. "An initial probe has revealed that the 26-year-old female elephant touched a live electric fence. The electric wire of the fence, which was on a banana tree, touched the pachyderm when she was passing through," divisional forest officer (DFO) Saba Alam said. Raghunath Singh, the landowner, is absconding since, officials said. "We have lodged a FIR against the landowner and will take action as per the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act of 1972 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960," DFO said. The death of the elephant has triggered an alarm among the forest officials as subsequent probes revealed that electric fences have been put up by the locals in villages near the local forests to prevent herds from razing crops and damaging their houses. Electric fences are being activated at night in as many as six villages in the area which include Gunda, Tila, Anda, Lakadi, Haven, Amrabeda, all under Nimdih police station limits. The DFO said elephant-poof-trenches will be constructed in the vulnerable areas in the Chandil range.
