FIR Filed in Guwahati After Man Kicks Chicks onto Railway Tracks
Guwahati Police register FIR after viral video shows a man kicking helpless chicks onto railway tracks, causing severe injury and suffering.
The Guwahati Police have officially registered a First Information Report (FIR) following a disturbing incident involving the alleged torture of young birds. The legal action comes after a viral video surfaced, appearing to show a man kicking helpless chicks onto railway tracks, leaving them to face a slow and painful death.
Cruelty Caught on Camera
The incident gained widespread attention after video footage was shared online, showing several chicks scattered across the floor of a train. According to a press release from PETA India, the footage depicts a harrowing scene where some birds were alive, while others were barely responsive. Many appeared to be suffering from broken bones and severe injuries.
The video further alleges that the birds were being transported in a highly unsafe manner, without any proper enclosures to protect them. The most shocking moment captured in the footage shows a man using his feet to kick the fragile birds directly onto the railway tracks.
Legal Action and Charges
Following a complaint by PETA India, which worked alongside local animal activist Aditi Bakshi, the authorities moved to take action. The FIR has been registered under several legal provisions, including:
- Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Sections 11(1)(a), 11(1)(d), 11(1)(e), 11(1)(k) and 38(3) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
PETA India expressed its appreciation for Pranjit Borah, the Senior Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP) in Pandu, Guwahati, for his swift direction to register the FIR, stating that it sends a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated.
A Broader Pattern of Industry Cruelty
The organization noted that this specific incident highlights much larger, systemic issues within the egg and meat industries. PETA India raised concerns regarding the treatment of newborn birds, particularly male chicks, which are often discarded shortly after hatching.
"Chicks feel pain, stress and fear, and kicking, injuring, and throwing these fragile birds onto railway tracks is outrageous cruelty," said Sinchana Subramanyan, PETA India Senior Cruelty Response Officer.
The group further alleged that unwanted chicks are frequently subjected to horrific fates, including being crushed, suffocated, or drowned. Some are even sold as fish feed or dyed and sold as toys to children, often dying shortly after due to toxins or mishandling.