Target: Tarun Gauba, Commissioner of Police, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Goal: Pursue appropriate charges over a street dog allegedly shot dead with a gun and refer the firearm license for lawful review.
A street dog was allegedly shot dead with a licensed double-barrel gun on October 6, prompting a complaint from animal advocates and an arrest five days later. The allegation demands a response that follows the evidence through to court.
Police reportedly recovered a gun, one spent cartridge, and four live cartridges during the investigation involving Sandeep Kumar Tiwari. AASRA volunteers helped bring the complaint forward. Police reporting also describes his explanation that dogs had chased him while he was returning from work. That explanation requires examination alongside the alleged shooting, available recordings, and veterinary findings.
Community animals deserve protection. Sign to demand a complete investigation, appropriate prosecution if the evidence supports it, and a licensing review by the competent authority.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Commissioner Gauba,
The allegation that a street dog was killed with a licensed double-barrel gun warrants careful follow-through. Please ensure that the complaint receives a complete investigation and that the dog’s death is documented accurately. We ask that the recovered firearm and cartridges be preserved and examined as appropriate.
Obtain original surveillance footage, interview witnesses and complainants, and establish the sequence leading to the alleged discharge. Assess the reported explanation concerning dogs chasing the suspect rather than treating either that account or the accusation as conclusive. Veterinary and weapons evidence should help establish causation and responsibility. Keep complainants informed and provide a safe reporting route for witnesses.
Where sufficient evidence exists, submit the appropriate case for prosecution and support penalties proportionate to any proven offense. Refer the firearm license and relevant findings to the competent licensing authority for a reasoned decision, including suspension or revocation where legally justified. Please also coordinate humane responses to community concerns about roaming dogs. This case should receive both rigorous scrutiny and a clear enforcement outcome, with accountability grounded in evidence and protection for animals at its center.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Bennet Manuel
