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Description 366883243 4/4/2012 11:32:21 AM FIR against Bull - Bullock cart Races in Ramgarh Ludhiana

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RAMGARH: The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has banned bullock-cart racing but it seems that the orders are being flouted. Thirty bullock-carts were seen participating in a competition held in village Ramgarh, 15 km from Ludhiana on Tuesday. This competition that started around 2.30pm has been organized by and for the farmers for the past seven years. Other than the bullock-cart owners, a large number of spectators too flocked the venue. Care was taken in the race to ensure that the carts did not collide with each other, so much so that the bullock carts went into the field one by one and their timing was noted down. A person who participated in the bullock cart race on condition of anonymity said that he was aware that bulls could not be used in such races but added that they were here in order to keep a tradition alive. He added that they were not being cruel to the animals. Another person who participated in the cart racer said that these bulls were like their babies because they had worked a lot in rearing them. Harminder Singh, chairman of the " Punjab Bail Dodak Committee", that organized the competition said that with the advancement in technical know-how these bulls were becoming dispensible in the fields, while adding that participation in such competitions helped these bullocks to stay fit as they got a chance to channelize their energy. Rider, bulls hurt: During the competition a bullock cart lost its balance and fell to the ground. The rider as well as the bulls were seriously injured. Deputy commissioner Rahul Tewari said that the Punjab Animal Husbandry Department had banned bullock cart races in the state. He added if the race has been organized then he will refer the matter to the department concerned to take action. Bullock cart races illegal: The ban was imposed on bullock cart races following the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), issuing a letter stating that the Government of India notification dated 11.07.2011 issued under Section 22 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, bans the use of bulls as performing animals. Hence, the bullock cart races are illegal. These violate Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and constitute a contravention of

the Government of India notification, where as performing animals should be registered with the AWBI. Hence the United Nations affiliated the International Organisation for Animal Protection OIPA chapter in India demands: 1. FIR against Organisers, promoters and owners / participants for the violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 section 3,11,22 and 38 read with 120-B, 420, 428 - 429 IPC. 2. Immediate rescue and rehabilitation of abused animals. 3. Sarpanch, Namberdar, BDO, Tehsildar, Concerned SHO and DDAH be asked to explain their position. Tainted be punished. - Abhishek Kadyan, Media Adviser to OIPA in India. - Sukanya Kadyan, Event Director, OIPA in India. Current Status Action taken on Action Taken Complaint Against Name Phone No. Address City State Country Complainant Details Complainant Name Phone No. Email Id Address City State Naresh Kadyan 09813010595 kadyan.ipfa@gmail.com C-38, Rose Apartment, Prashant Vihar, sector-14, Rohini Delhi Delhi Punjab Bail Dodak Committee, Ramgarh Ludhiana Punjab India Organisers, Promoters, animal owners and participants Pending 4/4/2012 11:32:21 AM Pending

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