Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Severed Animal Head in Thane Sparks Tension, Police Investigate
In Thane, India, a severed animal head was found in a trash bin.
This caused public unrest and demands for the police to take action.
The police, who believe the head may be from a buffalo, have sent samples for testing.
People protested and wanted a thorough investigation.
The police are investigating, and an unknown person has been charged.
The police are trying to maintain peace.
A severed animal head was found in a Thane dustbin.
Police responded to the scene in the Hajuri locality.
Samples of the carcass have been sent for examination.
An FIR has been registered against an unidentified person.
The police suspect the carcass is of a buffalo, but are awaiting confirmation.
- Who
- Wagle Estate police are investigating, and an unidentified person is accused.
- What
- A severed animal head, suspected to be of a buffalo, was found.
- When
- Sunday night.
- Where
- A dustbin in the Hajuri locality in Wagle Estate area, Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The police are investigating the incident and awaiting the analysis report.
Community Members
Police
Response to Incident
Community Members
Demanded immediate action and criminal charges.
Police
The police are investigating the incident.
Animal Identification
Community Members
Believed it was a buffalo, and some activists from Hindu organisations raised the issue.
Police
Awaiting lab analysis to confirm the animal type.
- Location
- Maharashtra's Thane city
- Discovery Time
- Sunday night
- Lead Agency
- Wagle Estate police
- Accused
- Unidentified Person
- Charges
- Sections 299, 302, 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act-1976
