Target: Sudheer Kumar Reddy, Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Goal: Pursue maximum penalties, enforce permanent closure of any allegedly illegal slaughter site, and secure a lifetime animal-ownership ban for any responsible parties.
Police reportedly rescued a cow after a late-night theft from a shed. Officers allegedly found the animal about to be slaughtered in a structure adjoining a private home. Investigators reportedly believe the cow was stolen, transferred, and then offered for meat preparation. Three adults were arrested as reported, with officers indicating steps have begun under state law to close any allegedly illegal abattoir.
Reports further state the cow was taken from a named owner’s shed and rapidly moved for sale. Responding personnel allegedly intervened before killing occurred and transported the animal to safety. Authorities reportedly initiated action under the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act to shutter operations at the site while the criminal case proceeds.
Strong enforcement is essential because stolen livestock can reportedly move quickly through clandestine slaughter points. Visible accountability deters repeat offenses and prevents further harm. This petition calls for maximum lawful charges supported by evidence, including alleged theft, animal-cruelty-related offenses, unlawful slaughter violations, and any transport or conspiracy counts. It further urges permanent site closure, seizure of tools used in the alleged offense, restitution to the animal’s owner, and a lifetime prohibition on owning or trading in cattle for any responsible defendants.
PETITION LETTER:
Commissioner Reddy,
Reports indicate that a cow was allegedly stolen from a shed and soon after found at a site where slaughter was reportedly being prepared. Officers intervened, rescued the animal, and arrested multiple suspects. Authorities also reportedly began proceedings under applicable cattle-protection statutes to close an allegedly unlawful slaughter location.
We respectfully urge your office to ensure that every appropriate charge is pursued, counted per applicable act, and that investigators document chain-of-custody, transport routes, and financial gain connected to the alleged offense. Please coordinate with relevant departments so the site faces permanent closure, the equipment is seized, and any related licenses or permits are revoked where applicable.
We further ask that your department support restitution for the owner’s losses and seek a lifetime prohibition on owning, trading, or handling cattle for any responsible parties. Visible action here will protect animals, safeguard lawful livelihoods, and send a clear message that alleged livestock theft and illicit slaughter will meet the strongest response.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Athul Iyju Jacob
