'Cat-astrophe': Kittens trigger neighbourly dispute in Bengaluru's Seshadripuram

Bengaluru: A trivial issue involving pet cats snowballed into a tense neighbourhood dispute in Seshadripuram, forcing police to intervene and restore peace.

The incident began when a resident’s male pet cat allegedly impregnated a neighbour’s female cat. Trouble surfaced after the female cat delivered four kittens, with the owner blaming the neighbour’s male cat for the litter and confronting them over the issue.

What started as a verbal exchange soon escalated into a heated argument, with both sides hurling abuses at each other.

According to police, the situation took a dramatic turn when the agitated owner of the female cat allegedly picked up one of the newborn kittens and threw it near the neighbour’s house, adding fire to the already tensed atmosphere.

The quarrel drew the attention of other residents in the locality, as the two families continued their confrontation, refusing to back down.

The kittens were left distressed amidst the chaos.

Alarmed by the escalating situation, the owner of the male cat alerted the police. Patrolling team from Seshadripuram police station rushed to the spot and pacified both parties after counselling them.

Police said no formal complaint has been lodged so far. However, they cautioned both sides against escalating minor issues and advised them to maintain peace in the neighbourhood.