A supporter of PETA India played the role of a caged bird in Dharna Chowk during a violent demonstration against captive birds.
Posted on – Tue, 30 May 23 at 02:56pm
Hyderabad: A supporter of the Indian Society for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) played the role of a caged bird in the city of Dharna Chowk on Tuesday against keeping birds in captivity. The purpose of the visual display is to highlight the cruelty of caged birds and the deprivation of their natural freedom of flight.
Accompanied by a sign that reads: “Birds don’t belong in cages. Let them fly free,” supporters of PETA India aim to grab the attention of passers-by and encourage them to reflect on the painful experiences birds inherently experience when confined.
The message underscores the fact that birds are meant to soar through the skies, feeling the wind under their wings, rather than wilting in captivity.
Atharva Deshmukh, Events Coordinator at PETA India, emphasized the importance of respecting the birds’ natural instincts and behaviour. “Birds are meant to feel the wind on their wings, not wilt in a cage.” They’re imprisoned,” he said.
The government bans the capture and trade of native birds. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 further prohibits keeping animals in cages or containers that do not provide a reasonable opportunity for movement.
For birds, reasonable locomotion is the equivalent of flight. Despite this, birds such as muffins, starlings, parrots, owls, hawks, peacocks and parakeets continue to be caged and sold on the market in flagrant violation of these laws.
