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India Today
6 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Animal rights group Peta wants Telangana lab closed over cruelty allegations
Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India has urged the central government to permanently shut down a registered animal testing facility in Telangana, citing chronic and grave violations of animal welfare a letter addressed to Abhijit Mitra, Chairman of the Committee for the Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CCSEA), Peta India said it had obtained video footage, photos, and insider testimonies from former employees documenting the alleged abuse at the Mahabubnagar-based facility between 2021 and group urged the CCSEA to revoke the Palamur Biosciences Pvt Ltd registration and rehabilitate all surviving animals. News agency PTI reached out to Palamur Biosciences for a reaction but did not receive a response. In the letter, Peta India claimed the company kept nearly 1,500 beagles in a space designed for only 800, bred them far beyond recommended limits, and failed to provide medical care even in cases of serious injuries and animal rights group alleged widespread noncompliance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and CCSEA guidelines. Dogs were allegedly injected with test substances that caused abscesses, ulcers, and severe pain, with many left untreated. Some dogs vomited large amounts of blood before dying, the letter said, citing also accused staff of rough handling, including kicking animals and slamming cage doors on their limbs, as seen on letter raised concerns about the company's treatment of minipigs and monkeys. It alleged that piglets born from an unlicensed minipig breeding were killed using painful intracardiac injections without reportedly captured illegally from Rajasthan were kept in plastic bags during transport, and two tested positive for monkeypox. Despite the public health risk, the company allegedly proceeded with testing on the remaining animals."These actions not only flout Indian animal welfare regulations but also pose biosecurity and ethical risks," said Dr Anjana Aggarwal, PETA India's Scientist and Research Policy Advisor, who signed the company's practices are entirely out of step with global developments, such as the U.S. government's recent decision to phase out animal testing, the letter recent announcements by the U.S. FDA and NIH promoting human-relevant alternatives to animal experiments, PETA India urged Indian authorities to take a similar path and start by ensuring the release of all animals from Palamur Biosciences to loving homes or recognised India offered to work with NGOs to assist with the placement and care of the animals. The CCSEA operates under the Department of Animal Husbandry and by Rithu Pawar IN THIS STORY#Telangana
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
FIR after sick mare found tied up without food, water
1 2 Kolkata: An FIR was registered after Peta India rescued a horse from Maidan with assistance from cops last Monday. The mare, blind in one eye and whose physical condition indicated prolonged neglect by her former owner, was found tied up with no access to food or water. Veterinarians said she was emaciated and suffering from painful chronic osteoarthritis. The mare was later transferred to a sanctuary. The FIR was registered on June 2 under sections on negligent conduct regarding the animal, which poses a probable danger to human life or any potential threat of grievous harm, and for causing grievous hurt by maiming the animal. This case also invokes multiple sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, including neglecting the duty of care, for unreasonably tethering the animal, and for failing to provide adequate food, water, and shelter. Moreover, Section 3(5) of the BNS was invoked for committing crimes in furtherance of common intention. "This rescue is not an isolated case; it's a reflection of the ongoing cruelty that horses face daily on Kolkata's roads, hauling tourist carriages and when abandoned in the Maidan area. We urge CM Mamata Banerjee to take decisive action to retire all horses used to pull carriages, and introduce heritage-style electric carriages," said Peta India advocacy associate Chumki Dutta. In recent months, Peta India has filed two FIRs — at Bhowanipore and Maidan — following two incidents of cruelty to horses. The first one was registered after a video surfaced on social media showing one of two horses hitched to a carriage collapsing on the road. The second concerned the death of a mare found abandoned and recumbent. In 2024, at least eight horses were reported dead in Kolkata due to similar abuse and neglect, according to data gathered by Peta India and the CAPE Foundation. Investigations reveal that many horses used in the city are anaemic, malnourished, overworked, and suffer from painful conditions caused by constant use of hard road surfaces. The Calcutta HC had directed the state to develop a proposal for rehabilitating horse owners and providing them with an alternative livelihood. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
PETA urges Gujarat to ban foreign breeds used in dogfights
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India, has begun a campaign for banning aggressive foreign dog breeds across Gujarat after a four-mont hold baby was mauled to death by a rottweiler in Ahmedabad. In a letter addressed to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and chief secretary Pankaj Joshi, Peta India called for urgent action to prohibit the breeding, sale and ownership of breeds such as rottweiler, pitbull terrier, Pakistani bully kutta, dogo argentino, presa canario, fila brasileiro, bull terrier and XL Bully, citing public safety and animal welfare concerns. 'These foreign breeds are engineered to be unstoppable weapons and are frequently abused in dogfights . We urge Gujarat to act swiftly to protect both humans and animals by banning the keeping and sale of these dogs,' said Shaurya Agrawal , advocacy associate, Peta India. After the rottweiler attack incident, state govt has indicated its intent to frame a policy around such breeds amid growing concerns regarding their use in illegal dogfighting rings, despite such activities being banned under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Peta India claims that many of these dogs are kept on heavy chains, subjected to ear cropping and tail docking — illegal and painful procedures intended to enhance their fighting capabilities — and are left untreated when injured due to the underground nature of these fights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo The animal rights body has proposed sterilization and mandatory registration of such dogs, followed by a phased ban on their sale, breeding and ownership. It has also urged the govt to shut down illegal breeders and pet shops and to crack down on organised dogfighting networks across the state. Dr Apoorva Gohil, a veterinarian, says there should be a 100% ban on the sale and breeding of such breeds across India. 'The penalty imposed on offenders should also be raised.'
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
PETA urges Guj to ban foreign breeds used in dogfights
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India, has begun a campaign for banning aggressive foreign dog breeds across Gujarat after a four-month-old baby was mauled to death by a rottweiler in Ahmedabad. In a letter addressed to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and chief secretary Pankaj Joshi, Peta India called for urgent action to prohibit the breeding, sale and ownership of breeds such as rottweiler, pitbull terrier, Pakistani bully kutta, dogo argentino, presa canario, fila brasileiro, bull terrier and XL Bully, citing public safety and animal welfare concerns. "These foreign breeds are engineered to be unstoppable weapons and are frequently abused in dogfights. We urge Gujarat to act swiftly to protect both humans and animals by banning the keeping and sale of these dogs," said Shaurya Agrawal, advocacy associate, Peta India. After the rottweiler attack incident, state govt has indicated its intent to frame a policy around such breeds amid growing concerns regarding their use in illegal dogfighting rings, despite such activities being banned under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Peta India claims that many of these dogs are kept on heavy chains, subjected to ear cropping and tail docking — illegal and painful procedures intended to enhance their fighting capabilities — and are left untreated when injured due to the underground nature of these fights. The animal rights body has proposed sterilization and mandatory registration of such dogs, followed by a phased ban on their sale, breeding and ownership. It has also urged the govt to shut down illegal breeders and pet shops and to crack down on organised dogfighting networks across the state. Dr Apoorva Gohil, a veterinarian, says there should be a 100% ban on the sale and breeding of such breeds across India. "The penalty imposed on offenders should also be raised."
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
FIR after abandoned mare dies of injuries
Kolkata: Animal rights organisation Peta India filed an FIR at Maidan police station after the death of a mare found abandoned and recumbent at Brigade Parade ground on emaciated horse, suffering from dehydration, was unable to stand or move her hind limbs, and was determined by a veterinarian to have a spinal injury, seemingly caused by being hit on the back with a blunt object. Despite emergency treatment, the mare died. The incident occurred just days after an FIR was registered at Bhowanipore PS following a disturbing video on social media showing one of two horses hitched to a carriage collapsing on the road. The FIR was registered under sections of BNS and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960."This young mare died in agony because she was abused and left to die when she was most in need of care," says Peta India representative Chumki Dutta. "Horses continue to collapse, suffer severe injuries, and die in the heart of Kolkata for tourist rides. It's time for authorities to end th-is abusive practice and tra-nsition to electric vehicles."In 2024, at least eight horses were reported dead in Kolkata due to similar abuse and neglect, according to data gathered by Peta India and the Cape Foundation. Calcutta High Court had directed the state to develop a proposal for rehabilitating horse owners and providing them with an alternative livelihood to hauling tourists in carriages so that "dispensing with the horse-drawn carriages as done in Mumbai can be considered and examined for its feasibility." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
