New Delhi, Aug 21: Animal rights activists and caregivers observed a “Black Thursday” at Jantar Mantar to protest against the Supreme Court directive for relocation of stray dogs, and pledged to carry out sterilisation drives themselves to work towards a rabies-free India.
Dressed in black and holding placards that read: “ABC is the law, compassion is the way”, “Vaccinate, sterilise, return not remove”, “Ahimsa for all, big or small”, and “Kindness is our strength, let street dogs live,” the protesters raised slogans demanding justice for street animals.
“Kaise maar sakte ho, Mahadev ke bacho ko,” “Awara nahi humara hai,” and “Jeev hai to jeevan hai” were among the slogans heard at the demonstration.
One of the activists said, “We want to send a message to all animal lovers across the country to come together and help us create a rabies-free India. We will no longer depend on government departments for sterilisation. We are ready to take this responsibility ourselves.” (PTI)
