Greater Noida police have registered an FIR against unknown individuals following a distressing incident where a minor boy, estimated to be around 9 or 10 years old, allegedly threw a puppy from a high-rise building in Gaur City-2. The complaint, filed by a volunteer from the non-governmental organization People For Animals (PFA), revealed that the act was recorded and circulated on society groups and various social media platforms.
The video in question portrays the boy, under the supervision of an adult, picking up a puppy from a bush alongside its littermates and callously throwing it from the high-rise, leading to the tragic death of the innocent animal. The FIR urges the child’s appearance before a juvenile court to address the severity of the act.
Surbhi Rawat, a dedicated PFA volunteer, highlighted a previous incident within the same society where a puppy was found crushed under a vehicle, and another puppy died under suspicious circumstances. Expressing deep concern, Rawat pointed to the prevailing hostility towards dogs in the society, emphasizing the urgent need for serious intervention, especially in cases where children exhibit psychopathic tendencies.
Ambika Shukla, a trustee at PFA, echoed the worry over the evident lack of empathy displayed by the child. Shukla stressed the importance of addressing such incidents seriously to prevent the normalization of cruelty towards animals, emphasizing the role of education and awareness in fostering compassion and empathy.
As the investigation unfolds, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about animal welfare and the need for stricter measures to curb cruelty, particularly when involving minors.
