Target: Alok Kumar IPS, Director General of Police, Goa, India
Goal: Shut down the reportedly illegal slaughter operation, file all applicable cruelty and licensing charges, and ensure seized buffaloes receive immediate veterinary care with a court-ordered ban on animal ownership for any convicted parties.
Per reports, an unlicensed slaughter setup was operating at Tontem Morod in Cansaulim, where three buffaloes were apparently tied near a shed without adequate food or water and intended for slaughter. A complaint by the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals triggered police action, and an investigation is underway. Such scenes suggest prolonged deprivation that can inflict pain and fear on large ruminants who require steady access to forage and clean water.
Witness accounts and official statements further suggest the site functioned outside the law with animals restrained in distressing conditions. Veterinary observers reputedly flagged the treatment as cruelty under relevant provisions. If substantiated, the pattern is not a paperwork lapse. It is a sustained disregard for welfare standards that leaves sentient beings exposed to hunger, heat stress, and preventable suffering.
Meaningful enforcement deters copycats. Strong, swift charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and state rules should be paired with immediate relief for the animals, strict monitoring of butcheries and transporters in the area, and court-ordered bans on owning or handling animals for anyone convicted. This petition urges the Goa Police to pursue every applicable offense, permanently close any unlawful facility, and secure restitution for the costs of rescue and care.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Director General Alok Kumar,
We respectfully urge the Goa Police to pursue the maximum appropriate charges arising from the reportedly illegal slaughter operation uncovered at Tontem Morod in Cansaulim. According to SPCA and police accounts, three buffaloes were found tied near a shed without adequate food or water and held for slaughter. Veterinary assessments reportedly characterized the treatment as cruelty under applicable law.
We ask your office to ensure a thorough investigation that addresses all alleged offenses, including unlicensed slaughter activity and cruelty. Please seek orders that permanently shut any unlawful facility, secure immediate veterinary care and safe custody for the seized animals, and request court-imposed prohibitions on animal ownership or control for any convicted parties. Robust inspection of nearby operations and transport corridors would further reduce the risk of similar alleged abuse.
A decisive response will protect animals and the community. We urge you to coordinate closely with prosecutors, animal welfare authorities, and veterinary experts so that every lawful sanction is sought, restitution is pursued for the costs of care, and deterrence is clear. Thank you for prioritizing cases where vulnerable animals cannot advocate for themselves.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Susheel Parihar
