Andhra Pradesh prepares for rooster fights during Sankranthi, despite a ban

Andhra Pradesh prepares for rooster fights during Sankranthi, despite ban

Andhra Pradesh By SNV Sudhir January 12, 2023 Read the article

Coastal Andhra Pradesh — particularly vast swaths in the Krishna and Godavari basins — is preparing for cock-fighting, known as “Pandem Kollu”.

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Every year, it is estimated that at least 2 lakh fighting roosters entertain spectators during Sankranthi, celebrated on 14, 15, and 16 January.

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While there are no official records of when cock fights began in Andhra Pradesh, they have grown in popularity in both the Godavari and Krishna districts over the years.

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What began as a form of entertainment during the three-day Sankranti festival has evolved into a gambling game.

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Unofficial estimates suggest that at least ₹1,000 crore changes hands over the three days.

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Despite the fact that the Supreme Court permitted cock fighting for entertainment while prohibiting the tying of knives and betting, the illegal activity continues unabated.

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And all of this occurs while the police are present. Huge pandals with oversized LED screens are erected, and even casino setups are seen these days.

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“We can’t really control the activity over the three days. All we can do is stop the bloodshed and preventing gambling,” said a senior police official.

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With the election just around the corner, politicians also have no choice but to organise these cock fighting events in their area.

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Cock fighting was prohibited in the state in 2014, thanks to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 and the AP Gaming Act of 1974. In 2018, the ban was reinstated.

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