Mayabunder | November 13, 2026
The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Mayabunder, has convicted seven accused in a cattle theft and illegal transportation case registered at Kalighat Police Station in 2023.
The case was registered vide FIR No. 08/23 dated May 20, 2023, under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
In a judgment dated November 5, 2026, the CJM convicted all seven accused and sentenced each of them to six months of Simple Imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 3,100.
The conviction follows the investigation conducted by Kalighat Police in the case. North and Middle Andaman Police stated that the outcome reflects its commitment to curbing crime, protecting animal welfare and upholding the rule of law.
