Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Nearly 20 Cats Found Dead and Mutilated in Mumbai
Nearly 20 cats were found dead and badly injured in an area of Mumbai.
The area is called Panjrapole in Chembur.
Animal caregiver Rubeena Pathan told police that she found the cats over a period of time.
She also found six cat bodies last week.
PETA India helped her approach the police.
Police opened a case against people whose identities are not yet known.
They are checking security-camera footage to look for clues.
A law about killing or injuring animals was included in the case.
PETA India is offering up to Rs 50,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Nearly 20 cats were found dead and mutilated in Mumbai’s Panjrapole area of Chembur.
Animal caregiver Rubeena Pathan reported finding mutilated cat bodies over a period of time, including six last week.
The cats reportedly suffered serious injuries and extensive trauma.
Police registered a case against unknown individuals at RCF Police Station under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant animal-cruelty laws.
PETA India is offering up to Rs 50,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction while police examine CCTV footage.
- Who
- Nearly 20 cats, animal caregiver Rubeena Pathan, PETA India, Mumbai police, and unknown individuals are involved.
- What
- Dead and mutilated cats were found, prompting police to register a case and begin an investigation.
- When
- The cats were found over a period of time; one report specifies discoveries in August and on September 4 and 5, while other reports refer to six cats found last week.
- Where
- The cats were found in the Panjrapole locality of Chembur in eastern Mumbai.
- Why
- Police are investigating to identify those responsible for the deaths and injuries.
- Location
- Panjrapole, Chembur, eastern Mumbai
- Animals affected
- Nearly 20 cats
- Police station
- RCF Police Station
- Case status
- A case was registered against unknown individuals
- Legal provisions
- Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
- Investigation
- Police are scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding Panjrapole area
- Reward
- PETA India is offering up to Rs 50,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction