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In a 1st, NCRB tracks cases of cruelty against animals: 10,312 arrested in 2024

Times of India · May 8, 2026, 7:50 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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For the first time, the National Crime Records Bureau has tracked animal cruelty cases, registering 9,039 incidents and arresting over 10,000 individuals in 2024. Maharashtra led with the highest number of cases. The data reveals a high conviction rate for concluded cases but significant delays in j

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In a 1st, NCRB tracks cases of cruelty against animals: 10,312 arrested in 2024

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