Several animal welfare activists and leaders today expressed their concern over the manner in which animals are subjected to torture in slaughter houses.
In a meeting held at the state Secretariat to review animal welfare activities, the veterinary doctors who were appointed to supervise the management of the said slaughter houses were accused of being negligent.
Speaking to newspersons in Hyderabad on Tuesday, Blue Cross Society president Amala Akkineni blamed everyone concerned over the issue, and asked the state government to take remedial measures.
She also found fault with the government for sidetracking the issue of animal welfare, as a review on the subject was held after a gap of 5 years.
Besides Amala, Animal Welfare Board Of India chairman Dr. Karuna, AWB's state Vice President Swamy Swayamj Bhagawan, and members of the Gosamrakshana Samithi participated in the review meeting. (INN)