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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&nbsp;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.

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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. 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.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. 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. Also read | Forcing daughter-in-law to sleep on carpet, verbal abuse not cruelty: Bombay High Court “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. When no action was taken, Animal Care Society activists filed another complaint at the police station, India Today reported. Also read | India: UP panel suggests 'no male tailor should take women’s measurements' for safety 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)

India: Two Meerut women booked for burning puppies alive for disturbing their sleep

An American woman who ran an animal rescue shelter&nbsp;at her home has been arrested after dozens of abused dogs were discovered and five dead puppies were found in the freezer, according to Arizona police. The 48-year-old woman from Chandler, April McLaughlin, was taken into custody on Friday after a search warrant was executed at her house.

The search was based on multiple calls and reports from concerned neighbours, who complained about smells coming from the home and hoarding conditions, police said.&nbsp;

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Police also said that most of the 55 dogs removed from the home were elderly and special-needs animals. They were without water and in a very bad condition, so much so that many were likely to be euthanised.&nbsp;

<h2>Her elderly mother also lived with her</h2>

When police entered the now-condemned home, the air quality was so bad that firefighters were called in&nbsp;wearing special breathing equipment. The house was then condemned, as per police authorities.

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McLaughlin was booked into a Phoenix jail on 55 counts of animal abuse, 55 counts of animal cruelty and one count of vulnerable adult abuse because her elderly mother also lived in the home.&nbsp;

According to court documents, McLaughlin told police she didn’t believe there was anything wrong with storing food next to the dead animals in the freezer. She also said she had been running the rescue for a year and had taken in too many dogs.

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A judge set McLaughlin's cash-only bail at $2,500 at her initial court appearance Saturday and said a public defender would be appointed to represent her. A message seeking comment was left with the Maricopa County public defenders' office, though it was unclear if a specific attorney had been assigned to the case yet.

McLaughlin has denied the allegations levied against her shelter.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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An American woman who ran an animal rescue shelter at her home has been arrested after dozens of abused dogs were discovered and five dead puppies were found in the freezer, according to Arizona police.

An American woman who ran an animal rescue shelter at her home has been arrested after dozens of abused dogs were discovered and five dead puppies were found in the freezer, according to Arizona police. The 48-year-old woman from Chandler, April McLaughlin, was taken into custody on Friday after a search warrant was executed at her house. The search was based on multiple calls and reports from concerned neighbours, who complained about smells coming from the home and hoarding conditions, police said. Also Read | European Space Agency releases photo of Earth split in day and night Police also said that most of the 55 dogs removed from the home were elderly and special-needs animals. They were without water and in a very bad condition, so much so that many were likely to be euthanised. Her elderly mother also lived with her When police entered the now-condemned home, the air quality was so bad that firefighters were called in wearing special breathing equipment. The house was then condemned, as per police authorities. Also Read | Singaporean Chinese driver's racist tirade: Tells woman 'you are very worst kind', assuming she is Indian McLaughlin was booked into a Phoenix jail on 55 counts of animal abuse, 55 counts of animal cruelty and one count of vulnerable adult abuse because her elderly mother also lived in the home. According to court documents, McLaughlin told police she didn’t believe there was anything wrong with storing food next to the dead animals in the freezer. She also said she had been running the rescue for a year and had taken in too many dogs. Also Read | Watch | NASA spacecraft lands successfully in Utah with largest sample collected from asteroid Bennu A judge set McLaughlin's cash-only bail at $2,500 at her initial court appearance Saturday and said a public defender would be appointed to represent her. A message seeking comment was left with the Maricopa County public defenders' office, though it was unclear if a specific attorney had been assigned to the case yet. McLaughlin has denied the allegations levied against her shelter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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