Archive · 26 Dec 2025
FIR Filed After Man Kills Goat Barehanded in Ritual
In a village in Telangana, a man was caught on video killing a goat with his bare hands as part of a ritual sacrifice.
The video went viral on social media, and animal rights groups like PETA India and SAFI Hyderabad got involved.
They complained to the police, and a case was registered against the man.
The law says it's illegal to hurt or kill animals like this, and the man could go to jail for up to five years.
Animal welfare groups are asking the government to make sure these laws are followed to stop such things from happening again.
A man in Telangana killed a goat with his bare hands in a ritual sacrifice, sparking outrage after the video went viral.
Animal rights groups PETA India and SAFI Hyderabad filed a complaint, leading to the registration of an FIR.
The man was booked under multiple laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
The incident has highlighted existing laws that prohibit animal sacrifice and mandate humane slaughter practices.
Police are investigating the case, and animal welfare groups are urging strict enforcement of animal protection laws.
- Who
- A man in Potharam village, Telangana
- What
- Killed a goat with bare hands in a ritual sacrifice
- When
- Date not specified, but video circulated recently
- Where
- Potharam village, Husnabad mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana
- Why
- As part of a ritual sacrifice, which sparked outrage
- Location
- Potharam village, Husnabad mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana
- Incident Date
- Not specified
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under BNS, TABSPA, and PCA Act
- Penalty
- Up to 5 years imprisonment, fine, or both
- Animal Welfare Groups
- PETA India and SAFI Hyderabad