write a formal letter to the minister of environment mentioning the steps that the government together with the community can take to sensitise people's attitude towards animals and their care.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Indira Paryavaran Bhavan
Jorbagh Road
New Delhi - 110 003
INDIA
March 3, 2017
Subject: Flagrant Cruelty against Animals
Sir:
I write to your Excellency to express my deep anguish over the flagrant cruelty against animals in our society. I became very upset when last week I saw an outrageous killing of a leopard in a colony on the outskirts of Delhi. A leopard by mistake entered a human settlement bordering a bio-reserve; this caused so much panic among the people there that they killed it mercilessly! The condition of other animals is equally deplorable. Every other day we can see the mangled bodies of dogs, cats, buffalos, mules, etc. on the roads.
These poor animals don’t have any habitats left unto them because of man’s urbanization. They are forced to live among men; but they are not being treated respectfully by man. The other day I was reading an article on internet. I came to know that cruelty against animals is illegal in our country! According to the Constitution of India: “It is the fundamental duty of every citizen of India to have compassion for all living creatures. Article 51A (g).” There is another law that says, “To kill or maim any animal, including stray animals, is a punishable offence. IPC Sections 428 and 429.”
I wish to request and appeal Your Excellency to look into this serious problem. I feel the people, the Animal Welfare Societies, and the concerned Ministry and government authorities should work concertedly to stop this cruelty against animals. There should be special authorized Police Force for animals. There should also be a special court for animals where the offenders can be sued for violating animals rights. After all they are our fellow partners in existence. It is our responsibility to look after them. I am hopeful your honorable self will take prompt action in this regard.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Karan Sharma
The minister,
Indira paryaban Bhaban,
New Delhi.
Sub: People's attitude towards animals in India.
Respected Sir,
I would like to take some of your precious time to get your attention towards the animals of our country.
India has a wide number of wildlife.But the number is rapidly declining day by day.Now people are cutting the trees in the forest and making big buildings.It is taking away the home of many wild animals like Lions,Tiger etc.Many cruel hearted person are killing the wild animals for collecting their horns,skin and other parts of the body to sell them aboard.The condition of Street animal are worse.The are forced to live within our society.They often don't find anything to eat in a day.Some rude people unnecessary hurt them to see their reaction.One very cruel example will be:In dewali,The so called gentleman of our society takes crackers and tie them with the street dogs tail.The dogs sometimes lose their life in this cruel game.
So I believe it is high time for us to think the animals.Laws should be made against the acts.And whoever breaks it should face punishment.The making of building in the forest area should be banned.And the respective minister should also think of our poor Street animals' condition.Law should be made against the rude people who hurt them.Though many laws have been made,But some rich people are easily ignoring them and get saved by giving money.I still hope,you will look into this matter.
----Yours faithfully,
Arunima