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Minal Sancheti

2 May 2026 at 12:26:53 pm

Funeral for animals

Mumbai: On the occasion of National Animal Rights Day, a funeral was held for all the voiceless creatures that humans have killed for selfish reasons. The act was a campaign and was a brainchild of Animal Climate and Health in collaboration with Our Planet Theirs Too. The purpose was to spread awareness about animal cruelty. The campaign took place at Carter Road Amphitheatre and so a crowd of both young and old supported the cause. Speaking about animal cruelty, recently the internet was...

Funeral for animals

Mumbai: On the occasion of National Animal Rights Day, a funeral was held for all the voiceless creatures that humans have killed for selfish reasons. The act was a campaign and was a brainchild of Animal Climate and Health in collaboration with Our Planet Theirs Too. The purpose was to spread awareness about animal cruelty. The campaign took place at Carter Road Amphitheatre and so a crowd of both young and old supported the cause. Speaking about animal cruelty, recently the internet was flooded with a viral video of a group of men at Mira Road taking a piglet to a locality where goats were brought for religious sacrifice. Aparjita Ashish, the founder and director of Animal Climate and Health said, “It is an act of cruelty to kill animals for religious sacrifice but to protest against this they were harassing a baby pig. The poor pig was screaming for his life. So how’s that right? If you want to protest, protest peacefully.” Ashish also comments on the Apex Judiciary’s decision of euthanising terminally ill dogs, “If the dog has a serious illness like rabies and is in a lot of pain, with a doctor’s permission and in a peaceful manner, they should be euthanised. The apex court also spoke about the ABC or animal birth control which if done with correct procedures, can help bring down issues related to the stray dogs. Many times the process is wrong so the animals become subject to cruelty.” She even added that the strays should not be displaced as that will leave them confused. This is also an act of ill treatment. The occasion saw a large number of gatherers. According to the campaigners, being vegan is not just for protecting animals but also for the climate. Ashish explained, “If you see the name of our NGO, it is Animal Climate and Health. So we also talk about the impact of consuming animal products on the environment.” She gives an example of how methane gas is produced because of the dairy animals and how the food and resources to breed animals are so much that it affects the environment. The supporters who participated in the campaign said they also noticed many health benefits of going vegan. Anil Nagpal, a senior citizen and volunteer with the organisation said, “For many years I was going through ill health. I tried every treatment but nothing really helped much. But then someone convinced me to go vegan and since that time my health has improved drastically. After this many people in my circles who used to eat animal products have given up.” When asked what his protein sources are, he said, “I eat lentils and legumes. Vegetables also contain protein.” Ashish claimed that humans have an ego that makes them think they are above animals.

Central Railway RPF reunites 584 children, adults

Mumbai: The Central Railway RPF managed to reunite 584 children and adults between January 1 to April 30. The RPF held three operations namely Operation Nanhe Faristey – Reuniting Lost Children with their Families and Operation Dignity – Protection & Care of Needy Vulnerable Adults.


The RPF Central Railway rescued 499 children, comprising 331 boys and 168 girls, and reunited them with their families or handed them over to Child Welfare Committees/NGOs. The children were from underprivileged backgrounds.


Under the Operation Dignity from January to April 2026, RPF rescued a total of 85 persons, comprising 38 men and 47 women, who were in need of care and protection. These men and women were destitute and they were either missing, mental health care, left behind or runaway. There were 46 runaway cases and 15 missing cases. They were in a condition where they urgently needed attention and help. A lot of them were safely reunited with their families.


There are passengers who try to board moving trains and sometimes they slip. This could lead to a terrible mishap. In many such cases the RPF have managed to act in time and save lives. These acts were carried out under Operation Jeevan Raksha. From January to April 2026, a total of 25 lives were saved across Central Railway. This includes 20 male and five female passengers.


“The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has become more vigilant and that is why we are able to save more such cases. This year we managed to save and rescue more lives as compared to last year. The RPF of Central Railway has always been at the forefront in not only keeping a round-the-clock vigil in safeguarding railway properties but also playing multiple roles,” said Dr. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway.


He added, “The RPF is not just a security force but also a compassionate arm of Indian Railways. Saving lives, rescuing children, providing care and protection to lost adults is a testament to their alertness and public service. The RPF is committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers, railway property, and assets across its jurisdiction. With a dedicated team of professionals, it upholds the highest standards of integrity, vigilance, and public service.”

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