Chandigarh: As the Punjab government began a drive to remove stray dogs from the streets, Raveena Tandon made an impassioned plea to chief minister Bhagwant Mann.
The actress, a passionate animal lover and activist, urged the chief minister to ensure that the Supreme Court’s verdict is interpreted and carried out with compassion, humanity and balance.
The ‘Tip tip barsa paani’ actress took to Instagram on Saturday and shared a note addressed to Mann.
“Honourable CM Bhagwant Mann ji, the recent observations around the Supreme Court verdict on stray animal management have sparked important conversations across the country. While public safety is extremely important, I sincerely hope the interpretation and implementation of the verdict continues to remain humane and balanced. Compassionate solutions such as sterilisation, vaccination, proper shelters and structured rehabilitation can help protect both citizens and animals,” Raveena wrote in her note.
Raveena said she believes Punjab has the opportunity to set an example by addressing this sensitive issue with a sense of responsibility and compassion.
“I truly believe that with the support of authorities, animal welfare organisations and experts, Punjab can set an example of handling this sensitive issue with both responsibility and kindness. How we treat the voiceless ultimately reflects who we are as a society,” Raveena added.
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Sonu Sood also posted a video on social media in which he spoke about what was happening in Punjab regarding stray dogs. “I saw a Tweet today in which our Honourable CM Punjab has given an order to remove stray dogs. I have seen a lot of videos claiming what is allegedly happening to them after that. They were very disturbing.”
He added, “But we need to acknowledge that dogs are loyal creatures. Many people adopt stray dogs and care for them daily. They are not as harmful. Yes, there are instances of street dogs biting kids, but the people in those areas know which ones are harmful. A lot of times, they complain, and those are taken away, too.”
India’s top court has mandated the targeted removal of stray dogs from high-footfall institutional and sensitive public areas.
For the first time, the Supreme Court allowed euthanasia for stray dogs that are rabid, incurably ill, or proven to be dangerous, to reduce the threat to human life.
