Dear fellow animal lovers,
It pains me deeply to inform you that our dog, Khushi has been illegally removed from the premises of Race Course Tower, Baroda, because the Rheo case was not taken back.
The place has a history of engaging in animal cruelty. As many of you must be remembering,on 27th May, 2013, Rheo, a meek community dog, was hammered on the head with sticks by Sanjay Kappor (who runs an eatery in Race Course Tower), Ramlal (runs an estate and stationary shop in Race Course Tower), Anil (his karmas that his business closed down) and Bharat because he was peacefully sleeping in the premises of Race Course Tower. Rheo was rushed for treatment but he had died on the way and the doctor’s diagnosis reports confirmed death due to brain hemorrhage as a result of head injury.
Consequently, my mother, Mrs. Hansa Roy had filed an FIR under section 154 Cr.P.C at the Gotri police station, Baroda dated 28-05-13. Tremendous public support from all across the globe had poured in to get justice for Rheo https://www.change.org/p/i-want-you-to-take-a-stern-action-against-the-culprits-who-murdered-rheo-a-community-dog#. Gujarati newsclipping had further contributed to creating awareness about the injustice and Shri Hiranmay Karlekar had also written about the issue in The Pioneerhttp://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/oped/early-signs-of-a-violent-mindset.html
Because the culprits were local goons and had their contacts, there was police inaction inspite of the mounting pressure. Finally on the 3rd June, 2013, the culprits were arrested after Mrs. Maneka Gandhi intervened and they were jailed under IPC 428/429. However, they were later released on bail. But, the case is still going on and two summons have been avoided by the culprits. Infact, one of the culprits had recently told my mother to take back the case, which she refused.
On the 7th of December, 2015 between 1230am and 1am, Khushi, a sterilised and vaccinated brindle coloured female dog, the lone surviving dog of Race Course Tower (the same place where Rheo was assaulted) was illegally removed. The night watchman’s conflicting statements, the security supervisor’s misbehaviour and hatred towards dogs, shopkeepers being mortally afraid when being asked about Khushi and Sanjay Kapoor’s and his cronies face is a give away of what must have happened to Khushi. Our building watchman (our building is next to Race Course Tower) confirmed that he heard some sounds coming from the Race Course Tower on the 7th of December between 1230 am and 1am.
Khushi is not with any of the two NGOs and neither did she die in the premises after having cross questioned the sweepers. Neither did Khushi ever leave the building in the last seven years, even for a single day, come what may. Khushi was removed from the premises of Race Course Tower because Rheo’s case was not taken back.
A police complaint has been lodged directly with the Commissioner of Police, Baroda for his intervention. If all of you can take out a minute to approach the Commissioner of Police, Baroda (details provided below) and request him to question the accused (the Security Supervisor, Yadav, Sanjay Kapoor and his cronies, the night guard, Umesh) to speak out Khushi’s whereabouts, we may perhaps have her back, provided they did not kill her.
Shri E. Radhakrishana, IPS
The Commisioner of Police, Vadodara City
Police Commissioner Office,
1st Floor, Police Bhavan,
Jail Road, Raopura,
Vadodara City
1st Floor, Police Bhavan,
Jail Road, Raopura,
Vadodara City
Ph: 0265-2431414, 2431515
You may also wish to sign the petition seeking justice for Khushi. Kindly spread the message far and wide, share it with everyone. https://www.change.org/p/shri-e-radhakrishana-ips-the-commisioner-of-police-vadodara-city-cp-vad-gujarat-gov-in-justice-for-khushi-the-dog-who-paid-the-price-for-rheo-s-justice?recruiter=617065&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
Hashtags like #JusticeforKhushi and #BringbackKhushi will also help to spread the message along with the petition. You can add more hashtags that may help to get it into a larger picture.
I have also put up an advertisement for seeking information about Khushi’s whereabouts. I do not know whether she is dead or alive.
These culprits deserve to be punished by law for repeatedly engaging in animal cruelty. Their mission of eliminating stray dogs stands fulfilled as no dog is left in Race Course Tower premises now.
Please be with us in seeking justice for Khushi and bringing her back.
Thanks and regards,
Kuhu Roy
Baroda
9898468153
Hiranmay Karlekar