Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Man Arrested After Video Shows Puppy Cruelty in Thane
A man in Mumbra, near Mumbai, was caught on video doing something very upsetting.
The video shows him playing with the eyeballs of a dead puppy.
This caused a lot of anger.
Animal activists, like Muzna and the Pure Animal Lovers (PAL) Welfare Foundation, complained to the police.
They pushed for an investigation.
The police initially didn't do much, but after more pressure, they filed a formal complaint.
The man is now facing charges of animal cruelty and assault.
The police are looking into what happened and the activists want to ensure the man is punished to prevent further animal cruelty.
A man in Mumbra was filmed playing with a dead puppy's eyeballs.
The video caused outrage and led to an FIR being filed.
The FIR includes charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Activists initially faced challenges getting the police to act.
The police registered a formal complaint (FIR 1510/2025) after sustained pressure.
- Who
- A man and animal activists
- What
- A man was booked for allegedly killing a stray puppy and playing with its eyeballs. An FIR was filed.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mumbra, Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to a disturbing video showing the man's actions, leading to an FIR under animal cruelty laws.
- Location
- Mumbra, Thane, near Mumbai
- Incident
- Man seen playing with dead puppy's eyeballs
- Charges
- BNS Sections 325, 352, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
- Accused Action
- Playing with puppy's eyeballs, creating a ruckus when confronted
- Activist Involved
- Muzna
- Supporting Organization
- Pure Animal Lovers (PAL) Welfare Foundation
- FIR Number
- 1510/2025