# Pankaja Munde seeks action after cat thrown from 12th floor 2026-08-12T22:27:29+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde has ordered an inquiry after a cat was allegedly thrown from the 12th floor of a building in Ambernath and killed. Freepressjournal.in reports that the incident occurred on July 26 in the Royal Flora Phase-2 complex, and a video of the act went viral, sparking outrage among animal welfare groups. Munde wrote to the Thane Superintendent of Police, urging immediate action under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The police are expected to examine legal provisions and submit a report. A copy of the communication has also been sent to the Thane District Collector and the Deputy Commissioner of Animal Husbandry. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: Ambernath, animal cruelty, cat thrown, Maharashtra, Pankaja Munde, viral video Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pankaja-munde-seeks-action-after-cat-thrown-from-12th-floor/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pankaja-munde-seeks-action-after-cat-thrown-from-12th-floor/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.