Govt insensitivity towards the protection of animals leads to Peaceful Car March by Dhyan Foundation in the Capital
Dhyan
Foundation (aided by PFA) held Peaceful Car March on 7th April to urge the
respective government offices to immediately act and take action against the
deplorable conditions of Cows and its progeny. The two states offices
being visited today were Haryana for the Illegal Slaughtering and smuggling of
animals (Mewat) and Kollegal Taluk, Karnataka where severe drought and
government inaction is leading to hundreds of cows dying because of starvation.
The rally which
saw scores of people from all walks of life, students, journalists, teachers,
lawyers, activists, volunteers, top businessmen rallied the State
houses of Haryana & Karnataka.
It
was concluded at Jagdish Cold Storage, Lawrence Road, where last month Animal
activists spotted white skin carcasses in a truck in Keshav Puram area. Further
probing led to discovery of calf carcasses in Jagdish Cold Storage and two more
illegal slaughterhouses adjacent to it.
Even
after the Confirmation by Govt Lab of Cow Meat found in Lawrence Road cold
storages, police was slow in action, giving the factory owners ample time to
clean up, despite repeated calls from activists. It is just one of the evidence
that Cows are being slaughtered and exported.
Similarly,
Activists have reported dozens of cases of camel trafficking and innumerable
incidences of cattle slaughter and trafficking in Mewat, Haryana. However,
there is no concrete action being taken against any of the accused. In
spite of a stringent Anti Cow Slaughter Act in Haryana, most of the times it is
an uphill task to register an FIR and even in the cases where FIR is lodged,
police is slow in action.
Activists
have been openly threatened, physically assaulted and even been attacked by
weapons with no fear of land. Government laxity or police inaction e.g. no FIR
in Beef Biryani case, in spite of full evidence, is merely creating a breeding
ground for further crime.
Trans-border
cattle trafficking for slaughter is a $500 million trade annually, the stakes
are high for the criminals, who are often linked with terrorist movements, fake
currency trade, arms smuggling and other anti-national activities.
“The
growing ‘mafia-police’ nexus makes it an upward battle – Due to lack of
willingness of the state police to help animal activist against armed
mafia/anti-national elements, who are working tirelessly for the cause of animals,
have no security and are constantly under threat with no police protection at
gaushalas (which house rescued cattle) and for the activists on ground”, says
activist Sonia Sharma.
“However,
some police and administration people are a great help; they go out of their
way but majority do not want to enforce the law of the land for reason which
are any body’s guess. We, or our volunteers have no security and our constantly
under threat”, added Sonia.
While,
the situation in Kollegal Taluk, Chamrajnagar District has been all over social
media. Severe drought conditions and deplorable state of cattle in the region
on account of unavailability of food, water and adequate government aid
continues plague the region. Cattle carcasses can be found everywhere, with
thousands having succumbed to their deaths and others waiting in line, unless
drastic measures are taken immediately.
“It
is the responsibility of the State to take care of its animals but since the
beginning March, 2017, having received a sluggish response from authorities,
Dhyan Foundation has set up temporary and permanent fodder points in various
locations including MS Doddi (Kuratihosur), Kallidoddi, Gaanigamangala,
Odakehalla & Kumbudukki (MM Hills) as an emergency measure to help cattle”
says activist Nikita Anand.
“We
request the Government of Karnataka to take into account the urgency of the
situation and expedite distribution as well and release funds for future
expenses in a time bound manner”, she adds.
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