Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Aizawl District Bans Animal Fights Due to Illegal Betting
The government in Aizawl has stopped people from making animals fight each other for bets.
They made this rule because they heard that some people were making animals fight, like chickens and dogs, and then betting on who would win.
This is against the law because it hurts the animals.
If someone breaks this new rule, they could be punished.
The rule started on June 13th and will last for two months.
Aizawl district administration banned animal fights due to betting.
The ban was announced following reports of illegal cockfights and dogfights.
The order cites the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Violators of the ban face potential punishment under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The ban is effective for two months from June 13.
- Who
- Aizawl district administration issued the order.
- What
- Aizawl district administration banned animal fights for betting.
- When
- The ban was effective from June 13 for two months.
- Where
- Aizawl district, Mizoram.
- Why
- Due to reports of illegal animal fights for betting and gambling.
- Location
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Action
- Ban on animal fights
- Reason
- Betting and gambling
- Legal Basis
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
- Duration
- Two months
- Start Date
- June 13