The young Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, on behalf of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, has sent a letter to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting stronger penalties and psychological treatment for people who commit acts of cruelty to animals.
In the letter, Chahal suggested that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, contains outdated penalties, such as a maximum fine of ₹50 for convicted first-time offenders who abuse an animal, which he points out, ‘a cup of coffee often costs more than that’.
Chahal’s letter read: “Sadly, reports indicate cows, dogs, and other animals across the country are enduring routine abuse, such as being beaten, poisoned, attacked with acid, and even sexually assaulted. If those guilty of cruelty to animals received significant fines, jail time, and counseling – and were forbidden from having contact with animals – it would better ensure that living, feeling beings are protected and hopefully treated with the compassion and respect they deserve.”
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The young leggies also added that taking some strict actions against the animal molesters will also help to keep humans safe, as research shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals are often repeated offenders. He concluded, “I therefore respectfully request that your good office consider strengthening penalties for those who abuse animals.”
Yuzvendra also took to Instagram to spread the awareness about the same, his post read: “This #WorldElephantDay I call for your help in the conservation and protection of these beautiful, intelligent gentle giants. Let us look after them #Gajmahotsav 🐘”.
Chahal joins a long list of the celebrities who have teamed up with PETA India to call for the strengthening the animal-protection laws, which includes fellow cricketers Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ajinkya Rahane.
