A rooster fitted with a three-inch knife for an illegal cockfight killed its owner as it tried to escape his grasp. (Image: Reuters)A constable has been assigned to ensure that the rooster is properly taken care of, the New Indian Express reported. The bird tried to escape and its owner tried to catch it, but was slashed with the blade during a struggle. The others involved in the event could face charges of manslaughter, illegal betting and hosting a cockfight. He added: "We are searching for the other 15 people involved in organising the illegal fight."

Source: Daily Mirror February 27, 2021 20:22 UTC