Published 15:53 IST, December 22nd 2020

Vivek Oberoi fumes at 'monstrous act' of dog being assaulted, asks company to sack man

Vivek Oberoi fumed at a 'monstrous act' of a dog being assaulted in a video that is going viral. He also asked the company to sack the alleged perpetrator.

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Vivek Oberoi expressed his displeasure over a video of a man assaulting his dog, that has been going viral on social media for last few weeks.  actor called it a ‘monstrous act’. He also asked company he works for - Cognizant, to sack him. 

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Vivek Oberoi expresses anger on dog being assaulted

actor reacted to a video where man allegedly named Rishabh Mehra hit dog with a belt. In video, one can hear crying ises of dog while as a person repeatedly hits pet. Company actor stated that 'incent animals' were 'voiceless' and that re were millions who were 'ir voice' and that y 'will t give up.'

Earlier, Member of Parliament Maneka Gandhi, who is also an animal activist, h also vented out over incident. She h reacted to a petition, that has been started by same person who posted video and highlighted even alleged sexual assault.  petition sought 'Justice for Buddy.'

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Many or celebrities and netizens have similarly requested Cognizant to fire alleged perpetrator. 

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Previously, in July, many celebrities h similarly expressed ir anger over a stray dog being beaten up in Mumbai’s Worli. Reactions were similar to a video of a dog being assaulted on a car footboard.    

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Numerous stars of film industry are kwn to raise ir voice against animal cruelty. t just instances that take place in India, many have criticised wet markets in China, as well as a dog food festival.

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15:53 IST, December 22nd 2020