Wounded Camel in Pakistan’s Sindh to Get Artificial Leg, Say Authorities

In a distressing incident in Pakistan’s Sindh province, a camel had its leg amputated by a landlord and his employees after the animal entered their agricultural land in Sanghar’s Mundh Jamrao area. The brutal act was captured on video and circulated widely on social media, sparking outrage across the country.

According to a report by Geo News, Sanghar Deputy Commissioner Imran ul Hassan Khawaja announced that the camel has been transferred to Karachi for treatment and will soon be fitted with an artificial leg. This decision follows the detention of five individuals involved in the incident, who were subsequently approved for a four-day remand by a district and sessions court.

The incident occurred when the camel wandered onto the landlord’s property in search of fodder. Instead of seeking a humane solution, the landlord and his employees resorted to violence, resulting in the amputation of the camel’s leg. The shocking footage prompted widespread condemnation, with thousands expressing outrage at the barbaric treatment of the animal.

Initially, the police had filed a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown individuals, which drew criticism for not holding the landlord directly accountable. However, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ijaz later confirmed the arrest of five suspects, two of whom confessed to their involvement in the cruel act of animal abuse.

In response to the incident, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced that he would donate two camels to the owner of the injured animal as a gesture of support.

The case has highlighted concerns about animal welfare and the need for stricter enforcement of laws against animal cruelty in Pakistan. The efforts to provide the injured camel with an artificial leg reflect a small step towards seeking justice and providing care for animals subjected to such heinous acts.