Target: S V Rajashekhara Babu, Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada City, Andhra Pradesh, India
Goal: Swiftly identify and prosecute the individual who laced food with poison, killing seven street dogs, and seek the maximum penalties allowed under Indian animal-cruelty laws.
Residents of Kanuru’s Varalakshmi Puram neighborhood awoke to a grisly scene: seven beloved community dogs lying lifeless after consuming food that had been mixed with poison. Witnesses describe the animals collapsing and convulsing in apparent agony moments after eating. The callous act has sent shockwaves through Vijayawada, leaving animal lovers fearful for every stray that roams their streets.
Local activists have filed formal complaints and are demanding decisive police action. They note that deliberate poisoning not only inflicts excruciating pain on defenseless animals but also endangers children and wildlife that might encounter the tainted food. Under Section 429 of the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, the perpetrator—once found—could face imprisonment, heavy fines, and a ban on owning animals.
Meaningful justice is essential. Anything less risks emboldening would-be offenders and undermining growing community efforts to safeguard street animals. Sign below to demand a thorough investigation, swift arrest, and stringent sentencing to send a powerful message that cruelty will not be tolerated in Andhra Pradesh.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Commissioner Rajashekhara Babu,
Reports indicate that an unknown individual mixed poison into food and fed it to street dogs in Kanuru’s Varalakshmi Puram, killing seven animals in a matter of minutes. Eyewitnesses and animal-welfare groups describe a horrifying scene of dogs convulsing and dying in extreme distress.
Such cruelty, if proven, violates Section 429 of the IPC and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Moreover, placing poisoned food in a residential area threatens children, pets, and wildlife. The community is understandably outraged and fearful that more animals—or even people—could be harmed if decisive action is not taken.
We respectfully urge your office to prioritize this investigation, deploy all necessary resources to identify the suspect, and pursue the maximum penalties upon conviction, including imprisonment, substantial fines, and a prohibition on animal ownership. A strong response will reaffirm Vijayawada’s commitment to protecting the vulnerable and deterring future acts of violence against animals.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Nagarjun
