Animal welfare activist M Vignesh in Chennai received death threats after discovering a menacing machete with a ‘WARNING’ note on his organization’s signboard. The activist, who has faced previous attacks and threats from alleged illegal cattle traffickers, has not filed an FIR yet. Following several rescue operations, the Madras High Court has granted Vignesh police protection. This incident highlights the risks faced by animal welfare activists in India and the need for stronger legal protections for those working to protect animals.