The award was announced by the Humane Society International (HSI-India).
The painful death of a monkey, who succumbed to its injuries after being attacked with an acid-like chemical, has not only left animal lovers seething with anger but has also prompted an animal rights NGO to declare a reward of Rs 50,000 for any information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the incident.
The Humane Society International (HSI-India) has announced a reward of up to Rs 50,000 after dna, on Sunday, reported how despite tireless efforts by the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW), the monkey could not be saved. The NGO, working to rescue urban wildlife, had managed to pick up the monkey from Tusletpada in Bhandup on Friday, and had initiated the treatment.
HSI managing director NG Jayasimha said, "It's unfathomable that an innocent, defenseless monkey was subjected to this suffering. These incidents expose the violent nature of human beings. It's high time we stop such actions. Such perpetrators must be brought to the book, so that we can set a precedence for future wrong-doers." He added that they were hopeful that the reward will encourage anyone with information about this heinous crime to step forward.
Meanwhile, RAWW president Pawan Sharma, who has submitted letters to both Bhandup and Mulund police stations to register an FIR regarding the matter, said they had taken the severely injured monkey to veterinarian Dr Deepa Katyal, who was sure that it was attacked with acid, and that some person had obviously thrown it on the simian.
In fact, according to Dr Katyal, the monkey not only had severe burn wounds on its chest, but the exposed flesh was infested with maggots. Apart from that, it had burn injuries on its face and hands as well. Since it was rescued days after the attack, the monkey was completely dehydrated and in a lot of agony.
"We have sent a letter stating that this incident was a clear cut violation of sections 9 and 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and section 11 sub section 1 sub clause (a) and (c) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 respectively. We have requested the police to look into the matter, initiate action and register a complaint against unidentified accused," said Sharma.
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