Rooster kills owner after illegal fight in India

In India, a rooster that has been used for illegal fighting, and had a blade attached to one of its legs, killed its owner while trying to escape. This led to a police chase with the organizers of the event, which was taking place in the town of Lothunur, Telangana state.

The bird provoked him serious crotch injuries in men, which caused a hemorrhage that could not be treated in time, resulting in his death. After the whole situation, the animal was sent to a bird farm.

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For this practice, roosters, specially bred for the purpose of being aggressive and murderous, they usually give them blades that are 7.5 centimeters long. They are strapped to their legs to face their opponents. Despite the efforts of the government and animal protection entities, thousands die in these fights every year.

Each competition generally lasts an hour on average. The fights end when one of the two “falls”or because of the severity of their injuries as to the death of the animal. In addition, it is common for both to lose their eyes and even the beak during a crossing.

Regarding criminal liability, the police are looking for 15 people linked to this activity. The promoters could face charges of murder, illegal gambling and organizing clandestine events.

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“The penalties for fighting illegal animals are very clear to the population and the authorities, but they choose to close their eyes, because it is not just about entertainment, but about strong bets made by participants“, He explained Gauri Musskhi, member of the People for Animals Foundation of India, at the agency AFP.

In Argentina, cockfighting has been banned since 1954, from the promulgation of Law 14,346; the rules extend to any confrontation between animals, whether public or private.

A rooster had also killed its owner

Saripalli Chanavenkateshwaram Rao died in India on January 15 after being attacked by his cock. 50 year old man he was injured by a blade attached to the animal’s leg. He was immediately taken to hospital, where he then suffered a stroke.

Rao, who lived in the village of Pragadavaram in the state of Andhra Pradesh, was a regular host of local cockfighting. On the day of his death, he was on his way to enter the animal in a competition when he tried to break free. Pounding in panic, he stabbed the razor in his throat.

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In 2014, a judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice highlighted the illegitimacy of animal fights, under the country’s law for the prevention of cruelty to animals. However, they cannot control the spread of the practice.