Target: Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, Inspector General of Police, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Goal: Seize display gear and vehicles, file all applicable cruelty and public-nuisance charges, and ban car-hood fish shows with visible, citywide enforcement.
Reports and video appear to show live fish confined under clear film with a shallow water layer, then placed on hot car bonnets for public gawking. Metal panels heat fast under Islamabad sun, so bodies under these conditions would burn while oxygen runs low. Some clips also appear to reveal an auto shop where such rigs were prepared. Viewers describe callousness, recklessness, and needless suffering for small sentient beings.
This roadside stunt reportedly spread, boosted by social media. A white hatchback has been cited by plate on local feeds, with fish apparently seen struggling inside cramped pockets while traffic rolls by. Such setups would deprive animals of fresh water exchange, aeration, and stable temperatures. Public roads turn into exhibits, while crowds gather and copycats lurk.
Swift action now can halt repeats. Police can seize rigs and cars used for displays, trace suppliers, and charge participants under cruelty and public-order laws. Coordinated warnings to workshops, roadside vendors, and event promoters would deter imitators. Outreach that explains humane care and lawful boundaries can shift behavior. This petition urges visible enforcement, a standing prohibition on live-animal car displays, and a hotline for quick citizen tips.
PETITION LETTER:
Inspector General Rizvi,
Residents and advocates report a new roadside spectacle in Islamabad: live fish confined beneath transparent film with minimal water, then displayed on hot car hoods. Footage shows animals struggling inside shallow pockets while vehicles sit under harsh sun. Such treatment reportedly inflicts pain through heat and oxygen depletion while encouraging risky crowds along busy routes.
We respectfully urge immediate measures. Please direct teams to identify and seize display rigs and any vehicles used, pursue all applicable charges for animal cruelty and public nuisance, and issue written warnings to car modifiers and shops that fabricate these setups. Targeted patrols near popular filming spots and swift case updates will deter repeats.
Kindly establish a dedicated reporting channel so citizens can share plates, locations, and shop details, and coordinate with wildlife and municipal authorities on guidance that bans live-animal car displays outright. Clear rules, prompt action, and public notices will protect vulnerable animals and keep roads safe.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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