Mahatma Gandhi said “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”
So how will you judge the Bangalore that erupted in a frenzy of unbelievable brutality killing thousands of dogs?
Let’s recount the familiar. A four-year-old toddler was bitten by one of two stray dogs scraping over a bone. Tragically, the bite proved fatal. The media portrayed the incident as an unprovoked savage act of packs of ferocious stray dogs roaming freely in the city though it was a case of rare aggression by a stray with no intent to kill. A leading national daily’s headline screamed “Man’s worst foe”.
'It is illegal to put out poisoned food as these pose a public health hazard.' (Section 11 PCA) . This includes poisoning dogs, cows or any other stray animal.
'Transport any animal in any manner that will cause it unnecessary suffering.' This includes loading cows into trucks without ramps and overcrowding the vehicle, tying up pigs and carrying them on cycles and so on (Section 11 PCA) .
All violations of Section 11 are punishable with a fine of Rs 100 and / or upto 3 months in jail. It is illegal to kill homeless animals. Citizens may only report any nuisance to the Municipal authorities. The Municipality is required to maintain an animal pound for animals that it picks up. Previously, municipalities would kill these animals (mainly dogs) in a variety of brutal ways such as electrocution, starvation, burying alive and so on. After 1992, it became illegal for municipalities to kill stray dogs. The High Courts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Mumbai, and several other states have specifically forbidden the killing of stray dogs and directed the municipality to introduce a sensible sterilisation programme instead. The Animal Welfare Board of India has laid down a code of conduct for municipalities to follow with regard to stray dogs. Failure to do so can invite contempt of court proceedings.
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant said: “He who is cruel to animals becomes hard in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals”.
The municipal authorities in Bangalore ordered the culling of the entire stray dog population. It sparked off a dog-killing spree of unimaginable brutality. Strays and pets, pups and adults, sterilised and protected were all targeted. Acid was thrown on them, cyanide was injected into their hearts and their jaws were broken. Some were dragged, chocked, electrocuted or clubbed to death. One thought these actions belonged only to the Moran Market of South Korea.
Section 428/429 of the Indian Penal Code makes it a cognisable offence to maim or cause injury to any animal above the value of RS 10/-. This makes it illegal to throw acid on cows (something that vegetable sellers do as a matter of routine). It also makes it illegal for cars to injure or kill dogs / cats / cows on the street. Offenders can be reported to the police station and a case filed under this section. Punishment is a fine of Indian Rs 2000 / and / or jail upto 5 years. Stray animals may not be used for research. Rules for Experimental Animals as formulated by The Committee for the Control and Supervision of Experimental Animals has laid down that only animals bred for the purpose can be use.
here is a link to a video which shows how dogs were culled in Bangalore. these people are no less than murderers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVLv_Qh4Sdw&feature=related
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant said: “He who is cruel to animals becomes hard in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals”.
The municipal authorities in Bangalore ordered the culling of the entire stray dog population. It sparked off a dog-killing spree of unimaginable brutality. Strays and pets, pups and adults, sterilised and protected were all targeted. Acid was thrown on them, cyanide was injected into their hearts and their jaws were broken. Some were dragged, chocked, electrocuted or clubbed to death. One thought these actions belonged only to the Moran Market of South Korea.
Section 428/429 of the Indian Penal Code makes it a cognisable offence to maim or cause injury to any animal above the value of RS 10/-. This makes it illegal to throw acid on cows (something that vegetable sellers do as a matter of routine). It also makes it illegal for cars to injure or kill dogs / cats / cows on the street. Offenders can be reported to the police station and a case filed under this section. Punishment is a fine of Indian Rs 2000 / and / or jail upto 5 years. Stray animals may not be used for research. Rules for Experimental Animals as formulated by The Committee for the Control and Supervision of Experimental Animals has laid down that only animals bred for the purpose can be use.
here is a link to a video which shows how dogs were culled in Bangalore. these people are no less than murderers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVLv_Qh4Sdw&feature=related
There has been intense outrage created through media channels as well an awareness campaign to control the massacre of innocent animals. Bangaloreans rose together in arms protesting and demanding fair play against their systematic abuse of gods creation. let us ask one another, while we delve deeply into our conscience, whether we are doing something virtous and right. Who has given us this authority to finish the life of a dumb creature who is not only a mute spectator to our cruelity but also just a pawn in the hands of the powers to be.
So, lets join hands in eliminnating this torture handed out to man's best friend in the name of civilization and protection.
