VAIKKOM: A cat which suffered injuries after a gunshot has died. The eight-month-old cat named Chinnu belonging to Raju and Sujatha of Thalayazham in Vaikkom, died last night. The seriously injured cat was undergoing treatment at Kottayam Veterinary Centre. The incident happened Sunday night.

The couple heard the gunshots when they returned after visiting their relative.

The cat was seen bleeding seriously after the shot. The cat was shot using an airgun by Ramesh, the couple’s neighbour, for biting his sparrow. A complaint has been lodged at the Vaikkom police station.