Pregnant mare brutally attacked in Kerala; 6 people booked

Kollam, July 28

Six people have been booked for brutally beating up a pregnant mare tethered on the premises of a local temple in this South Kerala district, police said on Sunday.

The shocking incident took place on Thursday and the assault against the animal caught widespread public attention after its CCTV visuals went viral on social media.

In the visuals, a man can be seen restraining the mare, which is five-month pregnant, and five others attacking it with their hands, feet and sticks.

During a medical examination of the animal, it was found to have injuries and swelling all over its body.

As the visuals went viral, several people, including state Minister for Animal Husbandry J Chinchu Rani, vehemently criticised the attackers.

“The incident has brought disgrace to society and to the entire state. Stringent action will be taken against the culprits,” she told the media on Sunday.

Based on the complaint of the mare’s owner, the police have registered a case against six people for attacking the animal.

The case has been registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and an investigation has begun, police said.