Bengaluru hosted pivotal three-hour workshops organized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, aimed at bolstering efforts to combat animal cruelty. The sessions targeted nearly 300 police officers from the Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate, including head constables, assistant sub-inspectors, sub-inspectors, and inspectors, as well as assistant directors and veterinary officers from the Animal Husbandry Department, Bengaluru Urban. Held at the Police Commissioner’s office, the workshops addressed critical challenges in enforcing animal protection laws.
The training covered essential legal frameworks, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2022), and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, alongside other animal welfare regulations. “The role of police and animal husbandry officials is vital in keeping animals safe,” said Meet Ashar, PETA India’s Legal Advisor and Director of Cruelty Response. “We commend Bengaluru City Police and the Animal Husbandry Department for their commitment to cracking down on cruelty to animals.”
A follow-up session for local volunteers is scheduled for August 9, 2025, to further empower communities with knowledge of legal procedures and practical strategies for handling animal cruelty cases. The initiative received support from prominent figures, including Sowmya Reddy, General Secretary of All India Mahila Congress and former Karnataka MLA, Seemanth Kumar Singh, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, B Dayanand, Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), and Dr. P Srinivasu, Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.
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These workshops mark a significant step in PETA India’s nationwide campaign to sensitize law enforcement and activists, ensuring that crimes against animals are met with the urgency and seriousness they demand.
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