World Animal Protection Condemns Elephant Cruelty in Jaipur, Urges Phasing Out Rides

• World Animal Protection condemns the painting of elephant Chanchal in Jaipur for a photoshoot, highlighting rampant abuse of captive elephants.
• The incident exposes loopholes in administrative care for captive elephants in Jaipur, already stressed by unnatural incarceration and tourist interaction.
• Questions arise regarding the Rajasthan Forest Department's approval for the photoshoot of a Schedule I animal, protected under India's Wildlife Protection Act.
• World Animal Protection calls for regulating tourist activities with captive elephants and phasing out elephant rides in Amer Fort, retiring elephants to sanctuaries.
• The organization advocates humane treatment for all animals, including hybrid wolf-dog puppies and Neelgai in domestication projects, emphasizing 'ahimsa'.