AGARTALA: Tripura's Khowai district has been left reeling from public outrage after a horrific video on social media surfaced showing a young man brutally murdering a puppy.
The sickening clip has caused widespread outrage on social media, with netizens and animal welfare activists condemning the act and calling for instant legal recourse against the culprit.
The case has attracted the attention of Tripura's Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) Minister, Sudhangshu Das, who strongly denounced the act. Bemoaning the incident, he instructed law enforcement authorities to take quick action against the accused.
"This is not merely cruelty to animals—it's plain evil. No life form deserves this brutality," the minister wrote in a social media post, stressing the fact that there needs to be swift intervention.
In response to the heinous act, two animal rescue groups, Pawsome and K-Nine, have filed formal complaints at various police stations. Their appeal to the authorities highlights the need for speedy legal proceedings to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice for his crime.
Minister Das reaffirmed his strong opposition to the cruelty, saying, "I denounce this inhumane act strongly and have asked the Tripura Police to take strict action. Such cruelty cannot be allowed under any circumstances." His statement captures the sentiment of increasing numbers of citizens who are calling for justice for the innocent creature.
As the investigation continues, authorities are scrambling to identify and arrest the perpetrator. The case has also led to a broader debate regarding animal rights and the need for stronger laws against animal cruelty.
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