In a deeply distressing incident that has brought on shock and anger amongst animal lovers and activists, a bunch of people in Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, mercilessly beat a stray canine to loss of life primarily based on mere rumors that it had bitten a person within the neighborhood. The horrifying act got here to mild after a video emerged, capturing the grotesque scene of 12 folks brutally assaulting the defenseless canine with sticks.
The assault on the canine was recorded by a compassionate canine lover who witnessed the incident. The video steadily went viral on social media and numerous animal rights WhatsApp teams, drawing widespread consideration to the appalling act of cruelty.
Ashish Sharma, an animal rights activist and lawyer, took fast motion and lodged a proper grievance with the Sihani police station, demanding justice for the harmless creature. Speaking to Zee Media, Sharma expressed his concern over the selective outrage displayed by residents’ welfare associations (RWA) and people who declare to be animal haters when canines chew somebody. However, they continue to be silent when such heinous incidents happen.
Sharma asserted, “Harming any animal is a punishable offense. I have filed an FIR, and I hope that appropriate action will be taken, and the culprits will be brought to justice soon.”
According to reviews, the assailants had tied the canine’s leg earlier than subjecting it to the brutal beating. This stunning act has sparked widespread condemnation and requires stringent motion in opposition to these accountable. Authorities have registered a case underneath related sections of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and The Indian Penal Code, 1860.
As the investigation unfolds, a few of the culprits concerned have been recognized, and one has already been arrested. Authorities are actively pursuing the remaining people concerned within the mindless act of cruelty in direction of the harmless canine. The incident has ignited a collective demand for elevated vigilance to safeguard the welfare of animals in our society.
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— Ashish Sharma (@AS_Ashish_AS) July 29, 2023
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder that animal abuse and cruelty can’t be tolerated. It highlights the pressing want for higher consciousness, training, and extra strong measures to guard the unvoiced and susceptible members of our society – the animals.
Local Animal Rights activist Sunita, Ravinder Singh and Shubham gathered braveness and made preparations for the final rites of the canine.
