The Animal Welfare Board has issued emergency advisory to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to stop cockfights during Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti 2024: Animal Welfare Board Asks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana To Stop Cockfights During Festival.
An unusual crowd is expected at Telangana’s Karimnagar bus depot at 3 pm on Friday, as a public auction for a fighter rooster is set to take place. The rooster, an Aseel breed known for its fight-to-the-finish trait, was found abandoned on a bus and has been cared for by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) staff for the past 72 hours. 📰 Unique Auction in Karimnagar: Passenger Forgets Fighter Cock in Telangana Bus, RTC Officials to Auction It.