Meerut, India

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A shocking incident occurred in the Indian city of Meerut’s Kankerkheda, where two women allegedly burned five puppies to death after their noise disturbed their sleep at night.

According to reports, the women, Shobha and Aarti, who are sisters-in-law, poured petrol over the stray puppies to burn them alive after they became frustrated with their whines, the police said on Friday (Nov 8).

The incident, which occurred on November 5, came to light after Anshumali Vashishth, general secretary of the Animal Care Society, filed a complaint at the Kankerkheda police station in Meerut.

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“The two women, Sobha and Aarti (who go by their first names only), allegedly eliminated the puppies because their barking disturbed them at night,” said Vashishth.

“The two women poured petrol on the three-day-old puppies and set them on fire. The puppies, who didn't open their eyes even once, endured extreme cruelty. After the matter came to light, locals confronted the two women... When we told police about the matter, the cops initially didn't take any action,” he added, according to a report by Times of India.

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When no action was taken, Animal Care Society activists filed another complaint at the police station, India Today reported.

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According to Station House Officer (SHO) Jitendra Kumar, the women have been booked under Section 325 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which includes mischief by killing or maiming animals. 

The matter was also brought to Circle Officer Daurala Shuchita Singh on Friday by Meerut Vyapar Mandal, who demanded strict action against the perpetrators.

“Further legal action will follow upon investigation,” Kumar said. The SHO told news agency PTI that an FIR was filed based on Vashishth’s statement. 

(With inputs from agencies)