The Deccan Chronicle 25.11.2010
Strays do take care of us!The dogs which were mass poisoned had been sterilised and vaccinated as required by BBMP regulations and were looked after by the local people, who relied them on for security.
So it is possible that some criminals may have poisoned them. Some years ago, when the Dandupalya gang was caught, it revealed that part of its modus operandi was to target houses located in areas where there were fewer street dogs. Similar incidents have been reported in other countries as well and the culprits have been criminals with malafide intentions.
So we have requested the authorities concerned, including the commissioner of police and the BBMP commissioner to urgently investigate the matter and apprehend those responsible for the poisoning of the dogs in the city at the earliest.
There was a similar incident in Hennur about three months ago, when 30 to 40 dogs were killed. The poisoning of the animals is an offence under section 11, subsection 1, clause (l) of the Prevention of Cruelty Act 1960 and IPC sections 428 and 429. The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisation has declared a reward of Rs. 20,000 for anyone who can assist the police with relevant information.
Although I agree that the CNVR and ABC programmes had a problem due to lack of funds from the BBMP some time ago, these problems have now been resolved and both are being pursued actively now.
(The author is trustee and president, CUPA,
Compassion Unlimited Plus Action)
