Coimbatore: Four men were arrested on Saturday, for organising and participating in an illegal armed rooster fight at a vacant land near Maniyakarampalayam in Coimbatore.The arrested have been identified as D Praveen, 33, of Chinnavedampatti; B Dhanasekaran, 46, of PN Palayam; A Ayyakannu, 65, of Peelamedu; and S Azharuddin, 36, of Avarampalayam. They were apprehended following a tip-off on illegal gambling and animal cruelty. A police team caught them red-handed when they were conducting the armed bird fight. Police also seized two roosters trained for the fight, two sharp knives which were tied to the birds’ legs and Rs 14,500 in cash allegedly used for betting.Saravanampatti police have booked all four accused under section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Gambling (TNG) Act, which penalises gaming in public places. A case has been registered, and further investigation is on.Meanwhile, police officials have warned that strict action will be taken against those involving in illegal betting operations and animal fights.
