Actor Anushka Sharma has launched a digital campaign demanding amendment of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. #JusticeForAnimals comes days after a pregnant elephant died of eating cracker-stuffed pineapple in Kerala. Talking about the incident and the lack of empathy towards animals, she said, “I was absolutely appalled and aghast at what happened when I read the news, I couldn't understand how such a cruel act could have been carried out.”
She added, “It makes me really sad that humans can do this! We are supposed to be apparently the most evolved species and we are supposed to be the protector of nature and all these voiceless beings and we are not doing that. I think when we have stricter laws and there is accountability.” She has urged all authorities to recognise the growing cruelty against animals and immediately amend the law.
“Right now you can get away after being cruel to an animal by paying 50 rupees - you pay and you are out! There has to be stricter laws and people has to understand the importance of this only then will we move towards being a civilised planet,” Anushka said. “I really wish we have stricter laws against animal cruelty and they are exercised and executed in a way that there is fear in people. They shouldn’t be able to think that they can do something like this so easily and can get away with it by paying a small fine.”
