Livestock freely wanders our urban streets and are further victims of human cruelty since they are part of our currently un-sustainable food-chain. A terrifying video involving two medical college students gleefully hurling a hapless screaming puppy from the terrace of a multi-storied building went viral this week. Many of us were enraged and spoke out in one voice for creatures with no ‘rights’.

The entire campaign is aimed at showing the way to the general public to act individually against cruelty to animals instead of relying on NGOs for action. The only reference to proper treatment of animals is under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)-11 which at its best is a weak and outdated law. We need to do better and tighten this antiquated law of the 1860. This incident prompted me to ask — how does the fair treatment of animals encompass the ambit of sustainable living? The answer may not be obvious at first; but deep contemplation shows that our environment is inextricably linked to all creatures.........................Read more

Source: The New Indian Express