(IN) PeTA appeals to Bengal Maoists to spare dogs in ongoing conflict

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Thanks a ton to Poorva Joshipura who acted on the alert immediately and

without hesitation.

 

 

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PETA asks Maoists to spare dogs in their areas

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STAFF WRITER 14:49 HRS IST

 

*Kolkata, Mar 8 (PTI)* Global animal protector PETA today asked Maoist

supporters and leaders not to poison kennels in their areas of operation.

 

In an open letter to the Maoists, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of

Animals) said it had received reports that the ultras had issued a " fatwa "

to villagers ordering them to poison dogs and threatened the locals with

dire consequences if they failed to comply.

 

" The Maoists fear that barking dogs will alert residents about the group's

movements, especially at night, " PETA said.

 

It said that differing groups often struggle to make their message heard and

accepted, " but all too often, animals get caught in the crossfire. Countless

animals are injured or killed in such conflicts, both intentionally and

accidentally " .

 

Stating that animals claim no nation and harbour no weapons, hold no

political aspirations and have no part in the Maoists' battle, yet their

lives are being forfeited...