Andhra Pradesh police step up vigil to enforce ban on rooster fights on Sankranthi

The police have stepped up vigil to enforce ban on rooster fight, a banned blood sport involving birds ahead of Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari districts.

The police have stepped up vigil as punters get ready to participate in rooster fight, a banned blood sport involving birds ahead of Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari districts.

Despite ban, the cockfighting has continued in Andhra Pradesh with events being held every year during the festive season. East and West Godavari districts are reportedly the main centres for organising rooster fights and betting.