The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the world’s largest federation of animal welfare societies, has detected bear baiting activity in Islamabad. Unlike the large-scale bear-baiting events organised illegally in rural Pakistan, this event involved only one bear at the Islamabad bus stand.
The young Asiatic black bear, tethered by a rope through its nose, was set upon by two ferocious dogs in the back streets of Islamabad. This cruel spectacle was witnessed by several onlookers who appeared to rejoice in the bear’s attempts to fight off the attacking dogs. All information has been passed on to relevant authorities for a full investigation. It is hoped the Kalandar owner will be apprehended and his bear confiscated.
Fakhar Abbas, WSPA’s Pakistan Representative, said, “It is disturbing that bear baiting occurs within Islamabad, as previously it was thought to have been localized to rural areas only. We urge the authorities in Islamabad to investigate this incident fully as firm and appropriate action must be taken against the Kalandars involved.”
In 2001, President Musharraf issued a Decree calling for the enforcement of the existing ban on bear baiting, reinforcing Pakistan’s Prevention of Cruelty Act (1890). President Musharraf also directed that confiscated bears be moved to a WSPA built sanctuary in Kund Park, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, which was handed over to the authorities in 2002. Pakistan’s National Council for the Conservation of Wildlife (NCWW) has endorsed this decision in subsequent years and the sanctuary is now home to seven rescued bears.
Anyone with information on bear-baiting activity in Islamabad should contact WSPA representative at 03009552253.
Courtesy: WSPA
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this is what we call the rit oF the Governemet
I think we all should send the sentiments to our Governement that thier efforts to bring rural pakistan equal to Urban Pakistan brought result so quickly.
I must say that if the Governemt remain un alert like it is at the moment one day BEAR BAITING will become our national Game.
and National asembly and senate will began thier sessions after a couple of bearbaiting events.
WSPA should take every measure to stop such a negative advancments
Absolutely disgusting – not sport, just cruel. Pakistan would earn more money by creating a lovely place to see bears in their natural habitat?
all rubbish people making blame on the face of Pakistan just for the sake of money NGO people