World Animal Protection Urges End to Human Whims Affecting Wild Animals
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World Animal Protection Condemns Elephant Cruelty in Jaipur, Urges Phasing Out Rides
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News18•31-03-2026, 19:15
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'.