Mita Roy

Cartoonist Felicitated with Matri Shree Award, Pride of the Nation Award, Pride of the Country Award, Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

@pfaodisha @pfaodisha1998 @Manekagandhibjp @pfaindia
🛑 Urgent/SOS
Location: Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar Critically injured nandi needs immediate rescue and treatment.
Please do the needful ASAP🙏
Time is running out for this voiceless and vulnerable Nandi.

[Gauri Maulekhi @gauri_maulekhi]

131-page Supreme Court judgment.
32 mentions reinforcing the Animal Birth Control Rules.

1 line permitting euthanasia for rabid or mortally wounded dogs - and that becomes the headline.

Clickbait thrives on fear. The law doesn’t.

The architecture of today’s order: ABC Rules upheld, one ABC centre per district mandated, every High Court on compliance watch.

This reinforces what has always been the only humane and scientific framework:
Sterilise. Vaccinate. Return.

Let’s keep our focus where it needs to be.

#streetdogs #dogsofindia #factsoverfear

[Rajat Sharma @RajatSharmaLive]

Normally, I do not comment on Supreme Court judgements and only those who have a case can speak. But if a judgement is given against voiceless animals, then one has to raise their voice.
The court order is not practical, it is inhuman. Who will decide whether a stray dog is dangerous and it should be administered the death injection?
I feel, the court order will open up the gates of atrocities on voiceless stray dogs. Animal activist Menaka Gandhi's suggestion is right. If the State wants to lower the number of stray dogs, there should be a massive sterilization and vaccination drive for such homeless animals.
I would rather prefer the apex court to direct all state governments to start this on a war footing. https://t.co/Ig3seXU8Pf

[Renuka Chowdhury @RenukaCCongress]

With due respect, the Honourable Supreme Court orders are mischievous!

We the cockroaches of India, demand justice for our dogs. And the Mylords should stop this game of inhumanity. May i remind the Mylords judging, us, cockroaches that — Animals also have RIGHT TO LIVE under our Constitution and you cannot leave them to be culled or keep them in uncared Centres!

No new ABC centres, no shelters, no hospitals, no enforcement. The entire idea about these ABC CENTRE was IMPRACTICAL & NOT-FEASIBLE!

Now even monkeys are coming down from trees and biting people. That also in Lutyens Delhi. What next? Will they cage the monkeys too?

We thought that the Supreme Court would be compassionate, but it has turned out to be the very opposite!

[Crusader @Amitava63051821]

Headline: "SC orders dog removal from hospitals, colleges." Reality: 54,000 colleges refused. Hospitals refused. Railway stations refused. The order failed on Day 1. Why is media not reporting the failure? @ndtv @IndiaToday @IndianExpress @DeccanChronicle @newslinein #FakeNews #MediaAccountability #FactCheck #ShameOnYou #ResponsibleJournalism

[savitha @savitha]

@sanitarypanels I wrote about the evolution of the political and satirical cartoon, for DH

Here’s the link: https://t.co/mp8nVIgSBp…. @KannadaSatish @talkshock and V G Narendra of @CartoonistsInd share their thoughts

[Vidit Sharma 🇮🇳 @TheViditsharma]

This innocent soul got trapped in the Ganga as the water level suddenly rose, leaving him helpless and struggling to survive. In that terrifying moment, when hope seemed to fade, a kind-hearted raft operator stepped in and rescued him safely.

Moments like these remind us that humanity still exists in its purest form. Amid so much indifference, one act of courage and compassion can save a life and restore faith in the goodness of people.

Let’s be that reason for someone’s survival.
#dogs
#AnimalWelfare

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

@JharkhandCMO @JharkhandPolice @jhar_governor @BJP4Jharkhand @INCJharkhand @ZeeBiharNews @News18Jharkhand @ddnewsjharkhand #jharkhand #betibachao #justice https://t.co/yli8J2ho2C

[SANATAN @Eternaldharma_]

Before duty and rules, humanity comes first.

[Dev @HoomanDecoder]

#JAYPEEGREENS RWA’S CRUEL DOUBLE FACE ON THE STRAY DOG ISSUE HAS BEEN EXPOSED??

They complain on social media that the dogs are aggressive and portray themselves as victims. But look at what they do behind the scenes to these dogs and at their plans that were leaked from their WhatsApp group.

These dogs are bound to become aggressive under such circumstances. This is what dog haters do: They provoke dogs into reacting, and then, after an incident happens, they seek sympathy online. The paid dog hater mafia takes care of the rest.

Despite @AWBI issuing a legal warning, this RWA continues to indulge in actions that may amount to violations.

@THaPriYa123 #saveindiandogs @UNHumanRights @UN @WHO

[Dilthi Gujarati @dilthi_gujarati]

@neetsmiss https://t.co/utDoq3xoyZ

[Dilthi Gujarati @dilthi_gujarati]

https://t.co/V76rcA84SE

🚨 URGENT: 21 LEOPARDS ILLEGALLY CONFINED IN CAGES since 3 Months - 2 Died in Cages in trauma – AHILYANAGAR, #MAHARASHTRA #INDIA BY #HumanMenace 🚨

📍 Location: Forest Department Nursery, Vadgaon Sawtal, Parner Taluka, Ahilyanagar District (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra
📅 Duration: Approx. 3 months

Proof : Nitin Alkute - Jivdaya Foundation
https://t.co/04ZPLOGZOj

3 महीनों से जिला अहमदनगर, तालुका पारनेर, वडगांव सावताल में वन विभाग में 21 तेंदुए पिंजरों में कैद हैं। तेंदुवे तड़पकर मर रहे है कम जगह, लोगोंकी भीड़, धूप से गर्म पिंजरे,दुर्गंध के कारण, तेंदुए पिंजरों से टकराकर घायल हो रहे हैं, 2 तेंदुए मर चुके हैं और 1 तेंदुआ मरने की हालत में है

Serious allegations have emerged that 21 leopards (Schedule I protected species) have been confined in small cages for nearly three months.

Reports indicate:

• Severe overcrowding
• Extreme heat exposure in metal cages
• Lack of movement
• Stress injuries from hitting cage bars
• Foul smell and poor hygiene
• 2 leopards already dead
• 1 leopard reportedly in critical condition

If true, this constitutes a grave violation of wildlife protection laws.

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⚖️ LEGAL POSITION

🐆 Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Leopard (Panthera pardus) is a Schedule I species — highest level of protection.

Section 9
Prohibits hunting.
The definition of “hunting” includes capturing, trapping, or confining wild animals.

Section 39

Wild animals are Government property and must be managed strictly under law.

Section 40
Possession requires legal authorization and certification.

Section 51
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 3 years (can extend in Schedule I cases), fine, or both.

Improper confinement leading to death may also attract additional criminal liability.

PCA ACT 1960
BNS 325
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❗ Key Concern

Even if leopards were captured due to conflict mitigation:

• Prolonged caging without rehabilitation
• Overcrowding
• Heat exposure
• Denial of natural movement

— may amount to cruelty, mismanagement, and violation of established wildlife handling protocols.

Wildlife capture is meant to be temporary and humane — not indefinite imprisonment in extreme conditions.

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📜 Constitutional Duty

Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution:
"It shall be the duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests and wildlife."

This is not activism — this is constitutional responsibility.
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🛑 Immediate Demands

1️⃣ Independent veterinary inspection
2️⃣ Medical examination of all 21 leopards
3️⃣ Postmortem report of deceased leopards made public
4️⃣ Transfer to proper wildlife rescue / rehabilitation facilities
5️⃣ Inquiry into forest department handling and accountability
6️⃣ CCTV & condition documentation

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🏛 Authorities Accountable
@moefcc
@byadavbjp (Bhupender Yadav – MoEFCC)
@WCCBHQ (Wildlife Crime Control Bureau)
@PMOIndia
@narendramodi
@MahaForest
@Dev_Fadnavis
@CMOMaharashtra
@PetaIndia
@asharmeet02

@DEEPSBISHNOI_ @TribalArmy @Kapil_Jyani_ @Protect_Wldlife @domdyer70 @joedelhi @RavindraBhati__ @law_ninja
@ntca_india @iTIGERSHROFF @BishnoiYouth

@ANMLDFR @Amitava63051821 @ShrijeetNair06 @Sspyder085
@SnowPrince077 @JahnaviIyer @animalsaveindia @Wildlife_Update @ProtectTheWild_ @WildIndiaNews @SheldrickTrust @XposeTrophyHunt @WWFINDIA @fpjindia @TheJohnAbraham @KapilSharmaK9

#Leopards #Wild #SaveLeopards #ReleaseLeopards #StopAnimalCruelty #Animals #Wildlife #NarendraModi #SaveWildlife

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Thank you.. 🙏

[DIVYANSH... @stray_helpers]

यह वही #विजय #गोयल है जिसको #देश भर के पशु प्रेमी कभी माफ नहीं कर सकते ना कभी भूल सकते है।
विजय गोयल के #घर के सामने #पशु #प्रेमियों के द्वारा #धरना #प्रदर्शन चल रहा...

#save #animals #life

[Dev @HoomanDecoder]

WHERE DID THE DOG HATERS, SO CALLED HUMAN LOVERS AND CHILD SAVIORS GO NOW??

Thats right!! They were having a sound sleep after enjoying their burgers and movies!!

They dont care about these coz they themselves would have been even a part of this. Infact, most of them hate dogs because dogs safeguard these women/children on the streets!!

@TravelGov : Never take off the warnings about India from your website about the Indian men if you want safeguard your women!

#saveindiandogs @WHO @UN @UNHumanRights

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

#SaveIndianDogs
#SaveIndianAnimals
@fpjindia @BBCHindi
@NDIAToday @ZeeNews @indiatvnews @Republic_Bharat
@narendramodi
https://t.co/nkVKtxfF0q

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

Indian prime-time debates blamed animals while ignoring governance failure in vaccination & sterilisation. That omission has real-world consequences. @guardian @Reuters #IndiaUnmutes #CitizensAskIndia

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

Repeated use of unverified CCTV clips and viral forwards as “news” by Indian media outlets fueled mob behaviour leading to violence against street dogs. Where were editorial checks? Is this journalism? @BBCWorld @AJEnglish #IndiaUnmutes #CitizensAskIndia

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

With power comes responsibility but Indian news media ran fear mongering headlines on street dogs without verifying data arousing public fear and panic that led to violence against dogs. Is this journalism ? @Reuters @AP #IndiaUnmutes #CitizensAskIndia

[Mita Roy @talkshock]

Several Indian media outlets published inflammatory language against dogs like (“menace”, “terror”) and used pictures showings dogs canine fangs without evidence. Words matter. Harm followed. @AJEnglish @Reuters #IndiaUnmutes #CitizensAskIndia