Overview
- HAL Police registered an FIR under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after a resident reported the pregnant cat missing from Vanashree Apartments.
- The FIR alleges the cat was wrapped in plastic, placed in a basket, and transported by auto-rickshaw to an undisclosed location, endangering her life.
- Nine residents, including the apartment owner and the security manager, were detained for questioning and their identities have not been released.
- After police intervention, the accused reportedly admitted fault and agreed to return the cat and hand her to an adoption centre.
- Police say the investigation continues with support from animal-welfare groups, and reports do not substantiate claims that the cat was sold to breeders.