“Shocking Superstitions”: Tragic Tale of Cruelty in Sangli
A disturbing incident recently reported from the Miraj taluka of Sangli has revived concerns about deeply rooted superstitions. In a ghastly display of cruelty driven by shocking superstitions, a live goat was hanged upside down from a tree, leading to its death after after a harrowing week extreme misery.
A Tragic Superstition and Its Consequences
On the last Somvati Amavasya day, a chilling event took place in Kavalapur village, where, driven by misguided beliefs, a goat was left to suffer upside down tied to a lemon tree along the Tasgaon road. This act of brutality, which lasted for eight days, ended tragically as the goat died from convulsions.
Shivajirao Patil, a local of the village, witnessed the distressing scene and alerted activists from the Superstition Eradication Committee. Despite their quick response, the animal could not be saved. The shocking superstitions behind this act led to immediate action, with a complaint being lodged at the Sangli Rural Police Station.
Impact on the Community and Legal Action
The incident has not only caused a stir among the local community but also prompted a broader discussion on the persistence of such practices in modern society. Police investigations revealed that the act was premeditated, carried out by individuals who brought the goat in a car under the cover of darkness. Claims have surfaced that there was a ritualistic motive behind this horrifying sacrifice.
Activists, outraged by the cruelty, have demanded stern action against those responsible under the Anti-Witchcraft Act and Prevention of Animal Cruelty Act. The case highlights the urgent need for community awareness and stronger enforcement of laws against such shocking superstitions and inhumane acts.
Community’s Response and Appeal for Information
The Superstition Eradication Committee, along with concerned citizens, is calling for anyone with information about this barbaric act to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The goal is not only to bring the perpetrators to justice but also to prevent such shocking superstitions from manifesting into acts of cruelty.
Based on a report by Hindustan Times Marathi.
