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Crime
Four Arrested After Rat Set Ablaze in Jhansi
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:34 AM
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Four individuals have been booked after a rat was doused with an inflammable substance and set on fire in Jhansi, authorities said.
In the evening of a recent day, a rat was found doused with an inflammable substance and set on fire in the city of Jhansi. The incident took place in a residential area where the animal was reportedly attacked by a group of individuals.
Police have booked four persons under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for the act of animal cruelty and unlawful use of fire. The accused are being held on charges that include cruelty to animals and possession of incendiary materials.
The Jhansi Police Department confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that forensic teams are collecting evidence from the scene. Officials have urged the public to cooperate with authorities if they have any information.
While such incidents are rare, they highlight the need for stricter enforcement of animal protection laws and public awareness about the legal consequences of cruelty.
Police have booked four persons under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for the act of animal cruelty and unlawful use of fire. The accused are being held on charges that include cruelty to animals and possession of incendiary materials.
The Jhansi Police Department confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that forensic teams are collecting evidence from the scene. Officials have urged the public to cooperate with authorities if they have any information.
While such incidents are rare, they highlight the need for stricter enforcement of animal protection laws and public awareness about the legal consequences of cruelty.