FIR Registered in Amroha Over Viral Videos of Hunting Wild Boars, Following PETA India Complaint

After learning of disturbing videos published by an Instagram account – abhishekp2028 revealing the hunting and killing of wild boars, a species protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972, PETA India worked with the Amroha Forest Division of Uttar Pradesh Forest Department to get an FIR registered against the accused.

In the videos, the accused is seen tormenting frightened wild boars for the sake of social media likes. The wild boars are tied by the legs. The accused is also sitting next to several captured wild boars in the back of a vehicle, presumably on their way to illegal slaughter.

Following a complaint submitted by PETA India, the Amroha forest division coordinated with the Amroha police to get an FIR registered under Sections 2, 9, 39, 50, and 51 of the WPA, 1972, against the accused. The offence against species protected under Schedule II of the WPA is punishable by a jail term of up to 3 years, a fine of up to ₹1 lakh, or both.
PETA India commends the Amroha Forest Division, especially Shri K P Singh, Forester, for working with the Amroha Police towards the immediate registration of an FIR.

In addition to jail time, PETA India recommends that perpetrators of animal abuse undergo a psychiatric evaluation and receive counselling, as abusing animals indicates a deep psychological disturbance. Research shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals are often repeat offenders who move on to hurting other animals, including humans. A study published in Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal stated, “Those who engage in cruelty to animals were [three] times more likely to commit other crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, harassment, threats, and drug/substance abuse.”