10,312 arrested in 2024 in cases linked to cruelty against animals, NCRB tracks animal cruelty cases for first time

For the first time, the NCRB has compiled data on animal cruelty, registering 9,039 cases and arresting over 10,000 individuals nationwide in 2024. Maharashtra leads with the highest number of reported incidents. This comprehensive data offers a crucial statistical overview of how animal cruelty offenses are managed within India’s legal framework.