They prosecute man for aggressions that ended the life of a dog in Tolima

The Attorney General’s Office, through its special group for the fight against animal abuse (gelma), advances in the defense and protection of animal rights in the country. In recent days, the entity judged two people allegedly involved in acts of violence that ended the lives of two dogs, in cases that occurred in the departments of Tolima and Antioquia, between February and March of this year.

The facts, which have caused indignation in local communities and in animal defending organizations, are investigated under the figure of aggravated animal abusea crime contemplated in Colombian legislation.

The first case occurred on February 13 in the municipality of Anzoátegui, Tolima. According to the prosecutor in charge of the case, Eduardo Conde Mejía would have attacked with a sharp weapon to a dog called friend, in front of a sports center in the municipality. The wounds caused by the aggressor were so serious that the animal caused death.

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“Of the evidence, the physical evidence and the information obtained through the Sijin, it can be reasonably inferred that the behavior that is denounced whether it existed and that Mr. Conde is the alleged author, Responsible for the title of the intent of these facts investigated not to observe a cause of absence of responsibility of those enshrined in article 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to justify the behavior, “said the judge.

Thanks to the evidence and testimonial collection work of witnesses, the Tolima Sectional Prosecutor’s Office, with the support of the Gelma Group, managed to gather enough elements to accuse the alleged perpetrator for the crime of aggravated animal abuse. However, the aforementioned aggressor did not accept the charges during the audience.

“Mr. Eduardo Conde Mejía was captured, by two patrolmen of the National Police, in the center of Anzoátegui, where the community warns them that A person who wore a green jacket, gray bus with blue and jean with rubber boots that was assaulting a dog with a machete, Once the uniformed went to the place they saw the dead dog on the ground and an individual with a machete in the hand that fled the place and being captured blocks forward, “added the judge.

This case generated rejection in the community of Anzoátegui, where friend was known as a friendly dog and close to the inhabitants of the sector. The Prosecutor’s Office highlighted the importance of citizens from denouncing this type of fact so that those responsible are processed in accordance with the law, and so that animal abuse is not in impunity.

The second case occurred less than a month later, on March 12, in the Robledo neighborhood of Medellín. On that occasion, David Alexander Calle Gallo was indicated as the alleged aggressor of a Canina called Samanta. According to the investigation, in the midst of an act of intolerance, the man gave a strong kick to the animal, causing injuries that were fatal. The Medellín Local Prosecutor’s Office also charged the defendant for the crime of aggravated animal abuse, without this accepting the charges.

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Both cases have been prioritized by the Attorney General, who in recent years has strengthened their investigative capacity to meet complaints of violence against animals, a crime that, according to Gelma figures, continues to increase.

The Prosecutor’s Office recalled that animal abuse is a crime typified in the Colombian Criminal Code since Law 1774 of 2016, and contemplates penalties that They can go from 12 to 36 months in prison, In addition to economic fines and accessory sanctions. If the abuse derives in the death of the animal or in permanent injuries, as in these cases, the penalties are aggravated.

With these actions, the Attorney General’s Office reiterates its commitment to the protection of life In all its forms, and confirms that animal abuse is a crime that will not be tolerated in Colombia.