2 weeks Ago By Anjali Jhangiani
1 2 3 Pune: Driven by a concerning rise in animal cruelty cases across Pune, local animal welfare activists are strongly advocating for a sustained and robust collaboration with the city police. According to them, a recent workshop on animal protection laws, while a welcome initial step, is merely the foundation for a crucial long-term partnership necessary to effectively curb this disturbing trend. The workshop, held on April 16 at the police commissionerate in Agarkar Nagar, saw participation of over 100 police officers from various police stations.
Organized by PETA India and led by Pune-based advocate and activist Sumedh Gaikwad, the training covered the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and relevant sections of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which has updated criminal law provisions for animal protection. While the activists acknowledge the workshop as a positive initial step, they emphasize the critical need for an enduring partnership to make a tangible impact on animal welfare in Pune. "The Pune police aim to crack down on cruelty to animals, and PETA India is pleased to support them in this effort.
On behalf of animals and society at large, we are thankful to the police for taking cruelty to animals seriously," Meet Ashar, PETA India's cruelty response legal advisor and associate director, said. Pune city joint police commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma said, "Yes, awareness of animal cruelty among police personnel is necessary. Both officers and constables must understand the different types of cruelty inflicted on animals.
The programme was helpful for the police, and it will enable them to understand the law better so they can file cases appropriately." (With inputs from Gitesh Shelke) Pune: Driven by a concerning rise in animal cruelty cases across Pune, local animal welfare activists are strongly advocating for a sustained and robust collaboration with the city police. According to them, a recent workshop on animal protection laws, while a welcome initial step, is merely the foundation for a crucial long-term partnership necessary to effectively curb this disturbing trend.
The workshop, held on April 16 at the police commissionerate in Agarkar Nagar, saw participation of over 100 police officers from various police stations. Organized by PETA India and led by Pune-based advocate and activist Sumedh Gaikwad, the training covered the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and relevant sections of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which has updated criminal law provisions for animal protection. While the activists acknowledge the workshop as a positive initial step, they emphasize the critical need for an enduring partnership to make a tangible impact on animal welfare in Pune.
"The Pune police aim to crack down on cruelty to animals, and PETA India is pleased to support them in this effort. On behalf of animals and society at large, we are thankful to the police for taking cruelty to animals seriously," Meet Ashar, PETA India's cruelty response legal advisor and associate director, said. Pune city joint police commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma said, "Yes, awareness of animal cruelty among police personnel is necessary.
Both officers and constables must understand the different types of cruelty inflicted on animals. The programme was helpful for the police, and it will enable them to understand the law better so they can file cases appropriately." (With inputs from Gitesh Shelke).
