Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Kerala Man's Grisly Instagram Story Triggers Investigation
A man in Kerala posted a disturbing video online of himself killing a cat.
This upset many people and caused the police to start an investigation.
The man, identified as Shajeer, is a lorry driver.
He allegedly said that cat meat is better than human meat.
The police are trying to find him and check if the video is real.
He could be in trouble because of laws against hurting animals.
This incident is similar to a past event in Chennai where cats were reportedly killed and sold for meat.
A Kerala man, Shajeer, is under police investigation for posting a video of himself killing a cat on Instagram.
The video showed the cat being fed, followed by footage of its dismemberment, sparking outrage.
Shajeer, a lorry driver, allegedly stated cat meat tastes better than human meat when questioned informally.
Police are trying to locate Shajeer, believed to be in Tamil Nadu, and verify the video's authenticity.
The incident is being investigated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
- Who
- Shajeer, a lorry driver from Cherpulassery, Palakkad, Kerala.
- What
- Shajeer posted a video of himself killing a cat on Instagram.
- When
- The video was posted on Instagram, leading to an investigation in August 2025.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Kerala, India, and Shajeer is believed to be in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The video triggered outrage and a police investigation due to its graphic content and potential violation of animal cruelty laws.
Outraged Public
Accused (Implied)
Views on the incident
Outraged Public
Condemnation of animal cruelty and the graphic video.
Accused (Implied)
The accused may believe in his statement and act accordingly
- Accused
- Shajeer
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Profession
- Lorry driver
- Alleged Statement
- Cat meat tastes better than human meat
- Legal Framework
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
- Platform