Sonakshi Sinha urges Rajasthan Minister for Environment to free elephants used for rides in Jaipur
| Feb 6, 2018, 16:37 IST
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has always been vocal about social issues plaguing our country. Recently, the actress wrote a letter to Rajasthan Minister for Forest, Environment, Youth Affairs and Sports Gajendra Singh Khimsar. In the letter, she urged him to relocate an elephant who was in dire need of care after being beaten up brutally. Reportedly, a group of American tourists witnessed 8 people violently beating up the elephant known as "Number 44" at Amber Fort. Sonakshi has penned the letter on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.
In her letter she wrote about "rapid and widespread abuse of elephants used for rides in Jaipur, including at Amber Fort". An excerpt from her letter reads as, "I respectfully request that you start with Number 44, who should be confiscated and sent to a rehabilitation facility for treatment and care. This animal deserves to live without chains and in the company of other elephants." The elephant's custodian, Wasid Khan has been held responsible for the abuse. As per PETA, an investigation carried out as well as a photo provided by an American tourist proved that the animal had been mistreated. Well, we hope the Minister takes strict action against such animal abuse.
In her letter she wrote about "rapid and widespread abuse of elephants used for rides in Jaipur, including at Amber Fort". An excerpt from her letter reads as, "I respectfully request that you start with Number 44, who should be confiscated and sent to a rehabilitation facility for treatment and care. This animal deserves to live without chains and in the company of other elephants." The elephant's custodian, Wasid Khan has been held responsible for the abuse. As per PETA, an investigation carried out as well as a photo provided by an American tourist proved that the animal had been mistreated. Well, we hope the Minister takes strict action against such animal abuse.