Over 100 members of WBARAF gathered in front of Academy of Fine Arts and marched up to Rashbehari More on Sunday
Over 100 members of WBARAF, led by its president, actor Sreelekha Mitra , gathered in front of Academy of Fine Arts and marched up to Rashbehari More. Also, there is a plan to introduce a bill — the Animal Experiment (Street) Draft Rule 2026. Dogs can hear more than 45 times higher than an average human. “We do not know how strictly the 8 pm-10 pm time window for bursting crackers will be followed, so we request the administration to be strict in enforcing the rule.
The participants held placards saying ‘Let animals live in peace’, ‘Say no to firecrackers’ and ‘celebrate kindness not noise’, highlighting the intense psychological and physical harm suffered by community dogs, cats and birds due to bursting of loud firecrackers. Animals are affected due to bursting of crackers during Diwali . You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
We are trying to prevent the bill,” said WBARAF vice-president Rajkumar Singh. We are appealing to everyone,” Mitra said. The rally focused on raising awareness and standing against the severe suffering of street animals, like dogs, cats and birds, caused by the noise of illegal and loud firecrackers, advocating for a noise-free, compassionate society. The forum members pointed out that high-decibel firecrackers cause severe trauma, hearing damage, disorientation and fatal accidents among vulnerable street animals every year. “Our concern is about two issues. Mitra, the president of the organisation, voiced strong objection to the illegal detonation of loud firecrackers and demanded stricter enforcement of noise regulations by local authorities. “Every year this is a concern. The noise level has increased manifold. Not only animals, the high noise levels also affect the elderly. Every year, animals get affected, and I can understand how they feel from their characteristics. It is essential to stop this kind of violence and cruelty, and more awareness among citizens is needed on this. If the police and administration become active, then it will be possible to enforce the law. We have a full list of measures for the welfare of such animals, and we will also take up the issue of the draft experiment bill,” Mitra added. Download the TOI App.
Kolkata: West Bengal Animal Rights Activists’ Front (WBARAF), a city-based forum of animal lovers which protects, rescues and advocates for community and stray animals, organised a march in the city on Sunday.