Target: Tarun Gauba, Commissioner of Police, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Goal: Complete the investigation into an alleged shooting of a street dog and refer supported criminal charges and firearms-license concerns to the competent authorities.
A street dog was allegedly shot with a licensed double-barrel gun, prompting a complaint by animal welfare advocates. The allegation demands a careful examination of the weapon, the circumstances of its use, and the animal’s injuries.
Police arrested a security guard identified as Sandeep Kumar Tiwari and reportedly recovered a gun, a spent cartridge, and live ammunition. Published reporting describes the dog as having died, a finding that should be supported by veterinary records. The accused person’s responsibility and any explanation for the alleged shooting remain matters for the legal process.
An arrest begins accountability. Investigators should complete the evidentiary record and ensure that possible firearms violations receive proper scrutiny alongside animal cruelty allegations. Demand prosecution of supported offenses and referral for suspension or revocation of the firearms license wherever legally justified.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Commissioner Gauba,
Please ensure the case of a street dog reportedly shot with a double-barreled gun receives a complete investigation. We ask you to preserve relevant recordings, witness accounts, veterinary findings, and the recovered weapon and ammunition. Possession alone does not establish misuse.
Arrange appropriate forensic examination and assess whether the recovered evidence links the firearm to the alleged shooting. Obtain a reliable account of the dog’s injuries and outcome, and evaluate any claimed justification against the available evidence. Keep complainants appropriately informed while safeguarding witness testimony. Respect procedural rights when handling attributed statements.
Where the evidence supports criminal offenses, submit a complete case for prosecution and support penalties proportionate to the harm established in court. Refer any substantiated concerns about continued firearm possession to the competent licensing authority for lawful review. We seek a diligent investigation, a justified licensing decision, and meaningful accountability if the alleged shooting is proved unlawful. Please carry the case through those essential steps.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Radosław Botev
