Rocky vs Chamkila: Illegal sheep fight ends in one death, FIR filed

05 April,2026 08:07 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Dinesh Vaktania

Sheep fighting incident in Jogeshwari traced after a video was uploaded on YouTube. What was staged as entertainment ended in cruelty and criminal charges. Authorities are probing a betting-linked ram fight that killed one animal

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In a shocking incident of cruelty to animals in Jogeshwari West, a ram, named Rocky, died due to injuries sustained during a fight. His opponent named Chamkila survived the fight. Amboli police has registered an FIR against those who participated in it and started investigation into this matter. Accused are Sajid Abdul Latif Saiyed, Saud Firdos Master, and Imran Mohammad Ali Qureshi.

The incident

On March 24, complainant Saloni Sakaria received information about sheep fighting between January and March 2026. The fight was organised at Rawji Maidan in Jogeshwari West. The video of the sheep fighting with a large crowd watching was also uploaded on YouTube.

Complainant Saloni submitted a video of the sheep fight to the Amboli police. The footage clearly shows accused Sajid Sayed, Saud Master, Imran Qureshi, and others organising the fight.

FIR registered

Police Sub-Inspector Sushantkumar Patil visited the spot, and an FIR was registered on April 2 under various sections. A police officer said, "A prize of Rs 1 lakh rupees was to be awarded to the winner. In this fight, Chamkila the ram reportedly won the fight while Rocky died."

Rocky vs Chamkila

>> Rocky the ram died, Chamkila the ram won
>> Winner stood to collect Rs 1 lakh cash prize

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