The protests will take place in Punjab against the murder of street dogs. Animal rights organizations and activists in various Punjab, including Lahore, have expressed a serious concern about the murder of street dogs.
The well -known animal rights activist, Sarah Gandapur, condemned this inhuman practice in an interview with Express News, stating: “Animals, like us, are living beings, feel pain, joy and love. We must not be cruel to them; instead, we must adopt a civilized and human attitude.”
Sarah Gandapur added that the Superior Court of Lahore had already imposed a clear prohibition of the massive murder of dogs and ordered the Punjab government to implement a human population control policy for animals, known as TNVR (trap, neutral, vaccination, release).
However, despite the court order, several housing companies and local authorities have not enforced this policy. She said: “This is the lack of open law and an insult at the orders of the court. We will not only take legal actions but also plan a great protest to hold the responsible authorities responsible.”
Sarah highlighted an interesting aspect, stating that, instead of killing street dogs, if they were properly treated, they could serve as a natural security system. He explained that his NGO, Saaya Animal Welfare, launched a campaign called “Street Dogs such as Guardians Dogs” in institutions such as the University of Punjab to raise awareness that these animals could act as natural protectors and help prevent crimes.
While some citizens argue that street dogs are dangerous and attack humans, Sarah Gandapur dismissed this statement, stating that in most cases, dog attacks are the result of cruelty they suffer. “If an animal is beaten, hungry or scared, it will definitely react. We must solve this problem in a civilized way, not killing them in mass.”
In addition, he explained that recent incidents in cemeteries, which are being used to justify the murder of dogs, are often due to human factors as deficient or criminal burial practices that desecrate tombs.
Sarah emphasized that she and other animal rights activists are preparing for a great protest to increase public awareness about this serious problem and press the authorities to strictly implement judicial orders.
She said: “This is not just a issue of animal rights, but also of the rule of law. If judicial orders are not enforced, it becomes a serious matter. We will soon present a new request and ask the government directly by what this illegal practice continues.”
Sarah Gandapur urged the government to enforce TNVR policy effectively and assume responsibility for the task instead of trusting animal rescue organizations. She added: “We have repeatedly met with government representatives, but every time only promises are made, no practical measures are taken.”
She appealed to the public to treat animals humanly and stop the mass murder based on unnecessary fear and hatred. “We must ask ourselves if we can torture and kill an innocent and voiceless animal, how can we call us a civilized and developed nation?”
Previously, the Superior Court of Lahore (LHC) issued a detailed verdict that allowed the sacrifice of street dogs, which ordered incurable dogs to be sacrificed in a human and comfortable way.
Judge Javed Hassan announced the six -page ruling, specifying that the sacrifice must follow the guidelines established by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
This decision follows a petition presented by citizen Anila Umair and other petitioners, who tried to stop the operation on the street dogs in Rawalpindi.
The petitioners had previously requested that the murder of street dogs be stopped, but their concerns were not addressed.
