Target: Arvind Saxena, Inspector General of Police, Gwalior Range
Goal: Ensure the maximum punishment under the law for a man who allegedly savagely beat a dog with a stick and ensure he receives mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counselling.
A dog was allegedly beaten savagely with a stick in a horrifying act of cruelty that has sparked outrage and prompted urgent legal action. Following a news report exposing the alleged abuse, PETA India worked alongside police officials and local activists to ensure swift action, resulting in a First Information Report being registered against the alleged perpetrator. This case is a stark reminder that animal cruelty is not merely an isolated act of violence — it is a warning sign of deeper psychological disturbance that demands serious intervention.
Under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the maiming or killing of any animal is a cognisable offence carrying a punishment of up to five years imprisonment, a fine, or both. Section 11(l)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, similarly makes mutilating or killing any animal — including community dogs — a cognisable and punishable offence. The legal framework to deliver justice exists; what is now needed is the will to apply it to its fullest extent.
Research makes clear that animal cruelty is rarely an isolated incident. A study published in the Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal found that those who engage in animal cruelty are three times more likely to commit other crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and assault. Sign below to demand perpetrators of animal abuse face legal consequences and undergo psychiatric evaluation and counselling to protect both animals and humans from future harm.
PETITION LETTER:
Arvind Saxena,
We are writing to request the fullest possible prosecution of the individual who allegedly beat a dog savagely with a stick. Thanks to the swift action of your office, PETA India, and local activists, an report has been registered under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. We now urge you to ensure that this case is pursued vigorously and that the maximum available penalties — including imprisonment of up to five years — are sought.
Research consistently shows that individuals who commit acts of cruelty against animals are far more likely to go on to commit violent crimes against other animals and humans. A study in the Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal found that animal abusers are three times more likely to commit offences including murder, rape, and assault. In this case, the alleged beating of a defenceless dog with a stick reflects the kind of deep psychological disturbance that demands not only punishment but mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counselling.
We urge you to pursue the maximum penalties available under both Section 325 of the BNS and Section 11(l)(l) of the PCA Act, and to ensure that the alleged perpetrator undergoes full psychiatric evaluation. Justice for this dog demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Biswarup Ganguly
