'Shameful act of Human Cruelty:' Raina lashes out at culprits involved in killing elephant

Following Virat Kohli, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has also come forth to condemn cruel act of animal abuse in Kerala. Taking to Twitter, Raina highlighted that it takes thing away from a human to be kind to an animal. Indian batsman also called for strict action against culprits and tagged Kerala Chief Minister. 

READ | Kerala CM Assures Of Strict Action Against Those Involved In Killing Of Pregnant Elephant

Earlier, Team India captain Virat Kohli expressed his anguish over death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala on June 3 which has prompted widespread condemnation over animal cruelty. He stated that he was appalled to hear about incident and urged humans to treat animals with love while bringing an end to se cowardly acts.  

CM assures of strict action

Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured of strict action against those responsible for killing of pregnant elephant in Mallapuram. Chief Minister also informed on Wednesday that forest department is probing case and culprits will be brought to book. incident has rd citizens across country including eminent personalities voicing ir concern across social media platforms.

READ | Kerala: Pregnant Elephant Dies In River After Being Fed Pineapple Filled With Crackers

Cruel animal abuse

pregnant elephant died in Silent Valley Forest in Malappuram after a local allegedly fed her a pineapple stuffed with crackers. incident showing an act of human cruelty took place on May 27 while elephant was standing in water and forest officials said that it died standing in river Velliyar after it suffered an injury in its lower jaw.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Mannarkkad forest range officer said that an FIR has been lodged against unidentified people under relevant sections of Wild Life Protection Act over incident. 

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