Justice for Strays: PETA Advocates for Stronger Penalties Against Animal Cruelty

The Delhi Police registered an FIR against a man who allegedly beat a stray dog to death, after PETA India filed a complaint. The case highlights the call for stronger legal penalties under existing animal cruelty laws, advocating psychiatric evaluations for offenders to prevent further violence.

The Delhi Police have filed an FIR after a man allegedly beat a stray dog with a stick, leading to the animal's death. The incident occurred after the stray was involved in a fight with the man's pet dog.

PETA India lodged the complaint that prompted police action, calling for further charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act. The organization emphasizes that animal abusers often escalate to human violence, urging public vigilance against such cruelty.

PETA advocates for harsher penalties, noting the current laws prescribe minimal fines. They have submitted a proposal to the Centre for stronger punishments and psychiatric evaluations of offenders to prevent escalation to violent crimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)