Pune: Six Stray Puppies Reunited With Mother After Alleged Illegal Relocation; NCR Filed Under Animal Cruelty Laws
Pune: Six Stray Puppies Reunited With Mother After Alleged Illegal Relocation; NCR Filed Under Animal Cruelty Laws
Pune, June 17, 2026: An alleged case of animal cruelty has come to light from Indraprastha Co-operative Housing Society, where six community dog puppies were reportedly separated from their mother and abandoned in a remote area. Following intervention by animal welfare activists and police, all six puppies were traced and safely reunited with their mother.
According to animal welfare volunteer, Anand Pardeshi, the incident occurred on June 7 at around 9.30 pm. Four residents of the housing society, including three women and one man, allegedly removed six stray puppies, estimated to be around three months old, from the society premises. The puppies were reportedly placed in a sack and relocated to an isolated grassland area far from human habitation.
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Animal activists alleged that separating the puppies from their mother and abandoning them in an unfamiliar location exposed them to serious risks, including starvation, dehydration and attacks by predators. The mother dog and her puppies had reportedly been living peacefully within the society premises and surrounding area for several years without causing any disturbance to residents.
Based on a complaint regarding the incident, Dehu Road Police registered a Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, against the individuals allegedly involved.
The case was pursued by the Servant of Animal & Nature (SOAN) team under the leadership of Veer Yogesh Gadge, with assistance from volunteer Prakash and legal support provided by Advocate Amit Shah. Working in coordination with Dehu Road Police, the team successfully traced the relocated puppies and ensured their safe return to their original territory.
Animal welfare groups pointed out that the relocation of community dogs or cats from their established territories is prohibited under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. Under the rules, stray animals can only be temporarily removed for sterilization, vaccination or other authorized purposes and must be returned to the same location thereafter.
Activists said the incident highlights the need for greater public awareness about animal welfare laws and the humane treatment of community animals. They emphasized that unauthorized relocation of stray animals is a punishable offence and urged citizens to follow legal procedures when addressing concerns related to community dogs and cats.
The matter is currently under investigation, and animal welfare advocates have called for stricter enforcement of laws designed to protect stray animals from cruelty and unlawful displacement.
