- Victims of violence and harassment animal activists, presented details of the incidents along with evidence
Noida: A group of animal activists has revealed that animal cruelty is increasing in the country, along with violence against animal rights activists. Addressing a press conference at the Noida Media Club on Sunday, animal rights activist and filmmaker Sankshay Babbar and popular TV celebrity and animal rights activist Karuna said that the situation on the ground following the recent Supreme Court orders regarding the removal of stray dogs is a matter of serious concern. Recently, there has been a surge in violence, threats, false complaints, and administrative action against street dog feeders. Not only are animals being persecuted, but also citizens who are fulfilling their humanitarian duty by feeding these voiceless creatures.
Sankshay Babbar said that the constitutional, legal, and humanitarian aspects of this issue are still being heard in the Supreme Court, making it extremely important to bring the factual and ground realities to light. He stated that most cases of violence against animal rights activists are never even registered. This crisis has worsened after the misinterpretation of the SC’s order of November 7, 2025. Violence is being perpetrated not only against animals but also against the women who feed and protect them. What were once occasional disputes have now escalated into mob attacks, attempts at sexual assault, and inhumane acts of animal cruelty.
Those who have been victims of harassment for feeding stray dogs were also present at the press conference. They presented their cases with video and audio recordings, complaint letters, notices, FIRs, and other documentary evidence. For example, in an incident in Hari Nagar, Delhi, a mother and daughter searching for a community dog were surrounded and beaten, doused with water, had objects thrown at them, and were subjected to an attempted sexual assault. In Geeta Colony, Delhi, a woman and her 17-year-old daughter were attacked with an iron rod for feeding a dog. In Ghaziabad, UP, and Gwalior, MP, women who feed stray dogs and their families have been publicly attacked.
Animal activist Sankshay Babbar stated that a clear and disturbing pattern of animal cruelty has emerged across the country, including incidents of dogs being beaten to death, acid attacks, mass poisoning, puppies being dragged or crushed, and sterilized dogs being abandoned to die. Experts warn that targeting women who feed stray dogs, mob mentality, and misinterpretations of legal rulings are fueling this violence, while a recent court decision neither prohibits feeding nor legitimizes any form of violence. Animal activists have demanded strict action against the perpetrators and immediate protection for the women who feed stray animals.
